Fred Brouns

15.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
168 papers, 10.5k citations indexed

About

Fred Brouns is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Fred Brouns has authored 168 papers receiving a total of 10.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 70 papers in Cell Biology, 64 papers in Physiology and 48 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in Fred Brouns's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (69 papers), Diet and metabolism studies (37 papers) and Food composition and properties (24 papers). Fred Brouns is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (69 papers), Diet and metabolism studies (37 papers) and Food composition and properties (24 papers). Fred Brouns collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, United Kingdom and France. Fred Brouns's co-authors include Wim H. M. Saris, Asker E. Jeukendrup, Anton J. M. Wagenmakers, E. Beckers, Vincent J. van Buul, Nancy J. Rehrer, Éva Kovács, W.H.M. Saris, F. ten Hoor and Francis Bornet and has published in prestigious journals such as Gastroenterology, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and The Journal of Physiology.

In The Last Decade

Fred Brouns

164 papers receiving 9.9k citations

Hit Papers

Glycaemic index methodology 2005 2026 2012 2019 2005 250 500 750
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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.

  1. Glycaemic index methodology
    2005 795 citations Fred Brouns et al. Nutrition Research Reviews profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Fred Brouns 3.9k 3.3k 3.2k 1.4k 1.4k 168 10.5k
W. W. Campbell 7.5k 1.9× 3.2k 1.0× 1.2k 0.4× 1.0k 0.7× 1.1k 0.8× 270 13.3k
David Cameron‐Smith 5.2k 1.3× 3.1k 0.9× 1.7k 0.5× 1.9k 1.4× 1.1k 0.8× 318 12.3k
Javier González‐Gallego 2.5k 0.7× 1.2k 0.4× 880 0.3× 916 0.7× 787 0.6× 321 14.1k
V. R. Young 4.5k 1.2× 3.8k 1.1× 1.9k 0.6× 404 0.3× 397 0.3× 138 9.8k
Antoni Pons 1.8k 0.5× 1.2k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 1.7k 1.3× 301 0.2× 222 7.3k
Joan M. Senden 3.2k 0.8× 3.7k 1.1× 523 0.2× 1.2k 0.8× 1.1k 0.8× 106 7.2k
Nigel Benjamin 5.9k 1.5× 1.2k 0.4× 834 0.3× 625 0.5× 328 0.2× 137 11.8k
Josep A. Tur 2.4k 0.6× 921 0.3× 1.3k 0.4× 1.3k 0.9× 235 0.2× 312 8.6k
Faidon Magkos 5.5k 1.4× 1.1k 0.3× 1.2k 0.4× 300 0.2× 463 0.3× 219 13.6k
Lex B. Verdijk 5.7k 1.5× 4.8k 1.4× 622 0.2× 1.5k 1.1× 1.5k 1.1× 170 10.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Fred Brouns

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Fred Brouns

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Shewry, Peter R., et al.. (2025). Separating Myths From Facts About Bread and Health. Nutrition Bulletin. 51(1). 148–158.
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Brouns, Fred, Dániel Keszthelyi, Koen Venema, et al.. (2023). Diet associations in endometriosis: a critical narrative assessment with special reference to gluten. Frontiers in Nutrition. 10. 1166929–1166929. 17 indexed citations
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Lovegrove, Alison, Till K. Pellny, Amanda Burridge, et al.. (2023). Comparative Compositions of Grain of Bread Wheat, Emmer and Spelt Grown with Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilisation. Foods. 12(4). 843–843. 6 indexed citations
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Brouns, Fred. (2015). WHO Guideline: "Sugars intake for adults and children" raises some question marks. Research Publications (Maastricht University). 26(4). 34–36. 14 indexed citations
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Buul, Vincent J. van, et al.. (2014). Autism and nutrition: the role of the gut–brain axis. Nutrition Research Reviews. 27(2). 199–214. 93 indexed citations
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Blaak, Ellen E., Jean Michel Antoine, David Benton, et al.. (2012). Impact of postprandial glycaemia on health and prevention of disease. Obesity Reviews. 13(10). 923–984. 345 indexed citations
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Brouns, Fred. (2007). CAN TREHALOSE HELP ALLEVIATE HUNTINGTON OR ALZHEIMER DISEASE. Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. 5. 51–53. 1 indexed citations
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Achten, Juul, Roy L. P. G. Jentjens, Fred Brouns, & Asker E. Jeukendrup. (2007). Exogenous Oxidation of Isomaltulose Is Lower than That of Sucrose during Exercise in Men. Journal of Nutrition. 137(5). 1143–1148. 48 indexed citations
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Storey, D. M., et al.. (2006). Gastrointestinal tolerance of erythritol and xylitol ingested in a liquid. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 61(3). 349–354. 79 indexed citations
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Singh, R., Éva Kovács, Joan M. Senden, & Fred Brouns. (2004). Fluid Balance and Cycling Performance Following Dehydration and Rehydration with a Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Solution. 1(1). 2 indexed citations
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Braam, Lavienja A. J. L. M., et al.. (2004). Beneficial effects of vitamins D and K on the elastic properties of the vessel wall in postmenopausal women: a follow-up study. Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 91(2). 373–380. 154 indexed citations
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Brouns, Fred. (2002). Essentials of sports nutrition.. 8 indexed citations
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Kerckhoffs, D.A.J.M., Fred Brouns, Gerard Hornstra, & Ronald P. Mensink. (2002). Effects on the Human Serum Lipoprotein Profile of β-Glucan, Soy Protein and Isoflavones, Plant Sterols and Stanols, Garlic and Tocotrienols. Journal of Nutrition. 132(9). 2494–2505. 121 indexed citations
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Bornet, Francis & Fred Brouns. (2002). Immune-stimulating and Gut Health-promoting Properties of Short-chain Fructo-oligosaccharides. Nutrition Reviews. 60(10). 326–334. 52 indexed citations
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Jeukendrup, A. E., et al.. (1998). Effect of medium-chain triacylglycerol and carbohydrate ingestion during exercise on substrate utilization and subsequent cycling performance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 67(3). 397–404. 72 indexed citations
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Hawley, John A., Fred Brouns, & Asker E. Jeukendrup. (1998). Strategies to Enhance Fat Utilisation During Exercise. Sports Medicine. 25(4). 241–257. 81 indexed citations
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Brouns, Fred, et al.. (1989). Eating, Drinking, and Cycling. A Controlled Tour de France Simulation Study, Part 1*. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 10(S 1). S32–S40. 53 indexed citations
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Brouns, Fred, et al.. (1989). Eating, Drinking, and Cycling. A Controlled Tour de France Simulation Study, Part 2: Effect of Diet Manipulation*. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 10(S 1). S41–S48. 45 indexed citations
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Rehrer, Nancy J., G. Janßen, Fred Brouns, & Wim H. M. Saris. (1989). Fluid Intake and Gastrointestinal Problems in Runners Competing in a 25-km Race and a Marathon*. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 10(S 1). S22–S25. 79 indexed citations

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