Alan A. Aragon

3.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
30 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Alan A. Aragon is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Alan A. Aragon has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Cell Biology, 19 papers in Physiology and 17 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Alan A. Aragon's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (26 papers), Sports Performance and Training (17 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (11 papers). Alan A. Aragon is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (26 papers), Sports Performance and Training (17 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (11 papers). Alan A. Aragon collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Alan A. Aragon's co-authors include Brad J. Schöenfeld, JAMES KRIEGER, Eric R. Helms, Menno Henselmans, Michaela C. Devries, Laura Banfield, Sean McKellar, Kevin T. Murphy, Stuart M. Phillips and Robert W. Morton and has published in prestigious journals such as Sports Medicine, Nutrients and British Journal of Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Alan A. Aragon

29 papers receiving 2.2k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults

2017 727 citations Robert W. Morton, Kevin T. Murphy et al. British Journal of Sports Medicine profile →
International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutrient timing

2017 376 citations Chad M. Kerksick, Shawn M. Arent et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Alan A. Aragon United States	18	1.5k	1.2k	724	436	401	30	2.2k
Michael J. Ormsbee United States	32	1.2k 0.8×	1.6k 1.3×	741 1.0×	447 1.0×	588 1.5×	111	3.0k
Gregory R. Cox Australia	29	2.0k 1.3×	1.6k 1.3×	888 1.2×	748 1.7×	367 0.9×	85	3.0k
Kelly Anne Erdman Canada	12	1.9k 1.3×	991 0.8×	733 1.0×	598 1.4×	500 1.2×	17	2.3k
Andrew R. Jagim United States	28	1.1k 0.7×	719 0.6×	762 1.1×	330 0.8×	326 0.8×	135	2.1k
Ina Garthe Norway	18	816 0.6×	588 0.5×	671 0.9×	566 1.3×	193 0.5×	36	1.7k
Sarah R. Jackman United Kingdom	24	1.0k 0.7×	773 0.6×	804 1.1×	512 1.2×	245 0.6×	47	2.2k
Rick Collins United States	8	982 0.7×	486 0.4×	348 0.5×	298 0.7×	197 0.5×	11	1.5k
Michelle Venables United Kingdom	17	779 0.5×	927 0.8×	403 0.6×	230 0.5×	333 0.8×	40	1.9k
Elizabeth Broad United States	21	906 0.6×	795 0.7×	626 0.9×	421 1.0×	201 0.5×	55	1.6k
Leonidas G. Karagounis Switzerland	23	755 0.5×	1.2k 1.0×	281 0.4×	317 0.7×	422 1.1×	50	2.1k

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Rothschild, Jeffrey A., Stacy T. Sims, Michael D. Roberts, et al.. (2024). International society of sports nutrition position stand: ketogenic diets. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 21(1). 2368167–2368167. 7 indexed citations

Redha, Ali Ali, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Daniele Spadaccini, et al.. (2023). Effect of Soy Protein Supplementation on Muscle Adaptations, Metabolic and Antioxidant Status, Hormonal Response, and Exercise Performance of Active Individuals and Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials. Sports Medicine. 53(12). 2417–2446. 24 indexed citations

Aragon, Alan A., et al.. (2023). The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 15(9). 2116–2116. 28 indexed citations

Contreras, Carlos, et al.. (2021). Achieving an Optimal Fat Loss Phase in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 13(9). 3255–3255. 9 indexed citations

Plotkin, Daniel L., Kenneth Delcastillo, Derrick W. Van Every, et al.. (2021). Isolated Leucine and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 31(3). 292–301. 47 indexed citations

Escalante, Guillermo, et al.. (2021). Peak week recommendations for bodybuilders: an evidence based approach. BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation. 13(1). 68–68. 30 indexed citations

McAnulty, Steven R., et al.. (2020). Reduced Dose of Beta-Alanine Is Sufficient to Maintain Performance in Repeated Sprints. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36(6). 1636–1642.

Aragon, Alan A. & Brad J. Schöenfeld. (2020). Magnitude and Composition of the Energy Surplus for Maximizing Muscle Hypertrophy: Implications for Bodybuilding and Physique Athletes. Strength and conditioning journal. 42(5). 79–86. 8 indexed citations

Morton, Robert W., Kevin T. Murphy, Sean McKellar, et al.. (2019). Infographic. The effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 53(24). 1552–1552. 5 indexed citations

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Schöenfeld, Brad J., Brett S. Nickerson, Colin Wilborn, et al.. (2018). Comparison of Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance vs. Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry for Assessing Body Composition Changes After Participation in a 10-Week Resistance Training Program. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34(3). 678–688. 41 indexed citations

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Morton, Robert W., Kevin T. Murphy, Sean McKellar, et al.. (2017). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(6). 376–384. 727 indexed citations breakdown →

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Schöenfeld, Brad J., et al.. (2017). Pre- versus post-exercise protein intake has similar effects on muscular adaptations. PeerJ. 5. e2825–e2825. 24 indexed citations

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Kerksick, Chad M., Shawn M. Arent, Brad J. Schöenfeld, et al.. (2017). International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutrient timing. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 14(1). 376 indexed citations breakdown →

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Miller, Todd A., et al.. (2017). Resistance Training Combined With Diet Decreases Body Fat While Preserving Lean Mass Independent of Resting Metabolic Rate: A Randomized Trial. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 28(1). 46–54. 37 indexed citations

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Schöenfeld, Brad J., Alan A. Aragon, Jordan R. Moon, JAMES KRIEGER, & Gül Tiryaki-Sönmez. (2016). Comparison of amplitude‐mode ultrasound versus air displacement plethysmography for assessing body composition changes following participation in a structured weight‐loss programme in women. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 37(6). 663–668. 13 indexed citations

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Dieter, Brad P., Brad J. Schöenfeld, & Alan A. Aragon. (2016). The data do not seem to support a benefit to BCAA supplementation during periods of caloric restriction. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 13(1). 21–21. 5 indexed citations

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Schöenfeld, Brad J., Alan A. Aragon, & JAMES KRIEGER. (2015). Effects of meal frequency on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews. 73(2). 69–82. 83 indexed citations

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Helms, Eric R., Alan A. Aragon, & Peter J. Fitschen. (2014). Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 11(1). 20–20. 146 indexed citations

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Schöenfeld, Brad J., Alan A. Aragon, Colin Wilborn, JAMES KRIEGER, & Gül Sönmez. (2014). Body composition changes associated with fasted versus non-fasted aerobic exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 11(1). 54–54. 3 indexed citations

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Aragon, Alan A. & Brad J. Schöenfeld. (2013). Nutrient timing revisited: is there a post-exercise anabolic window?: Post-exercise nutrient timing.. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 10(5). 1 indexed citations

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