Michael J. Ormsbee

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Michael J. Ormsbee's research focuses on the intersection of sports science, nutrition, and human physiology, with a particular emphasis on exercise performance and recovery. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications addressing the impact of dietary supplements, macronutrient intake, and specific dietary patterns, such as ketogenic diets, on athletic capabilities and overall health. His work includes investigations into the effects of essential amino acids and collagen peptides on exercise outcomes and pain management in active individuals.

His research also delves into the physiological responses to endurance exercise, examining factors like gastrointestinal pathophysiology, endocrine influences, and the microbiome. Ormsbee has explored the role of creatine in vascular health and investigated pre-sleep protein supplementation in resistance-trained men. As Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he contributes to the broader understanding of sports nutrition and its practical applications for athletes and active populations. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 37 and over 5,120 citations from his 207 publications.

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• h-index: 37
• Publications: 207
• Citations: 5,120