Jeff S. Volek

30.6k total citations · 4 hit papers
443 papers, 21.6k citations indexed

About

Jeff S. Volek is a scholar working on Physiology, Cell Biology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Jeff S. Volek has authored 443 papers receiving a total of 21.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 200 papers in Physiology, 148 papers in Cell Biology and 145 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Jeff S. Volek's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (148 papers), Diet and metabolism studies (140 papers) and Sports Performance and Training (136 papers). Jeff S. Volek is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (148 papers), Diet and metabolism studies (140 papers) and Sports Performance and Training (136 papers). Jeff S. Volek collaborates with scholars based in United States, Finland and Australia. Jeff S. Volek's co-authors include William J. Kraemer, Carl M. Maresh, María Luz Fernández, Matthew J. Sharman, Robert U. Newton, Stephen D. Phinney, Ana L. Gómez, Nicholas A. Ratamess, Richard D. Feinman and Jeffrey M. Anderson and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Gastroenterology.

In The Last Decade

Jeff S. Volek

431 papers receiving 20.3k 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.

Beyond weight loss: a review of the therapeutic uses of very-low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diets

2013 581 citations Jeff S. Volek et al. profile →
Appropriate Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults

2001 566 citations Jeff S. Volek et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise profile →
Saturated Fats and Health: A Reassessment and Proposal for Food-Based Recommendations

2020 360 citations Jeff S. Volek et al. profile →
The carbohydrate-insulin model: a physiological perspective on the obesity pandemic

2021 164 citations Jeff S. Volek et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	A pilot study examining a ketogenic diet as an adjunct therapy in college students with major depressive disorder 2025 ·Translational Psychiatry ·(unknown), Ryan Patel, Jennifer S. Cheavens, Scott M. Hayes, (unknown), (unknown), Alex Buga, (unknown), Christopher D. Crabtree, (unknown), (unknown), Teryn N. Sapper, (unknown), Jeff S. Volek	3
2	A ketogenic‐promoting beverage acutely elevates cardiac function and myocardial blood flow compared to placebo in adults: A cardiac MRI investigation 2025 ·Physiological Reports ·Christopher D. Crabtree, Yue Pan, Preethi Chandrasekaran, (unknown), Debbie Scandling, (unknown), Jason D. Stoner, (unknown), (unknown), B. Robinson, Alex Buga, Yuchi Han, Jeff S. Volek, Orlando P. Simonetti	2
3	Feasibility and metabolic outcomes of a well-formulated ketogenic diet as an adjuvant therapeutic intervention for women with stage IV metastatic breast cancer: The Keto-CARE trial 2024 ·PLoS ONE ·Alex Buga, David G. Harper, (unknown), Parker N. Hyde, (unknown), Ryan Dickerson, (unknown), (unknown), Christopher D. Crabtree, (unknown), (unknown), Gerald Krystal, (unknown), Maryam B. Lustberg, Jeff S. Volek	16
4	5-Year effects of a novel continuous remote care model with carbohydrate-restricted nutrition therapy including nutritional ketosis in type 2 diabetes: An extension study 2024 ·Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice ·Amy L. McKenzie, Shaminie J. Athinarayanan, (unknown), Brittanie M. Volk, Caroline G. P. Roberts, Rebecca N. Adams, Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney, Sarah J. Hallberg	5
5	Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Focused on Normalization of Glycemia: A Two-Year Pilot Study 2021 ·Nutrients ·Amy L. McKenzie, Shaminie J. Athinarayanan, (unknown), Rebecca N. Adams, (unknown), James P. McCarter, Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney, Sarah J. Hallberg	16
6	A ketogenic diet combined with exercise alters mitochondrial function in human skeletal muscle while improving metabolic health 2020 ·American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism ·Vincent Miller, Richard A. LaFountain, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), W. David Arnold, Parker N. Hyde, (unknown), (unknown), William J. Kraemer, Frederick A. Villamena, Jeff S. Volek	59
7	Post hoc analyses of surrogate markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and liver fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes in a digitally supported continuous care intervention: an open-label, non-randomised controlled study 2019 ·BMJ Open ·Eduardo Vilar‐Gómez, Shaminie J. Athinarayanan, Rebecca N. Adams, Sarah J. Hallberg, Nasir H. Bhanpuri, Amy L. McKenzie, W. W. Campbell, James P. McCarter, Stephen D. Phinney, Jeff S. Volek, Naga Chalasani	34
8	Nutritional Ketosis and Mitohormesis: Potential Implications for Mitochondrial Function and Human Health 2018 ·Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ·Vincent Miller, Frederick A. Villamena, Jeff S. Volek	147
9	A Novel Intervention Including Individualized Nutritional Recommendations Reduces Hemoglobin A1c Level, Medication Use, and Weight in Type 2 Diabetes 2017 ·JMIR Diabetes ·Amy L. McKenzie, Sarah J. Hallberg, Brent C. Creighton, Brittanie M. Volk, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James P. McCarter, Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney	115
10	Keto-adaptation enhances exercise performance and body composition responses to training in endurance athletes 2017 ·Metabolism ·Fionn T. McSwiney, (unknown), Parker N. Hyde, Richard A. LaFountain, Jeff S. Volek, Lorna Doyle	132
11	The Effects of a Korean Ginseng, GINST15, on Hypo-Pituitary-Adrenal and Oxidative Activity Induced by Intense Work Stress 2017 ·Journal of Medicinal Food ·Shawn D. Flanagan, William H. DuPont, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Jeff S. Volek, William J. Kraemer	19
12	Effects of increased dietary cholesterol with carbohydrate restriction on hepatic lipid metabolism in Guinea pigs. 2012 ·PubMed Central ·(unknown), Jose O Leite, Joseph C. Ratliff, Jeff S. Volek, Mary M. McGrane, María Luz Fernández	20
13	Leukocyte β2-Adrenergic Receptor Expression in Response to Resistance Exercise 2010 ·Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ·Maren S. Fragala, William J. Kraemer, Andrea M. Mastro, Craig R. Denegar, Jeff S. Volek, Keijo Häkkinen, Jeffrey M. Anderson, Elaine C. Lee, Carl M. Maresh	30
14	The Impact of Cold-Water Immersion on Power Production in the Vertical Jump and the Benefits of a Dynamic Exercise Warm-Up 2010 ·The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ·Patrick Dixon, William J. Kraemer, Jeff S. Volek, Robert L. Howard, Ana L. Gómez, Brett A. Comstock, Courtenay Dunn‐Lewis, Maren S. Fragala, David R. Hooper, Keijo Häkkinen, Carl M. Maresh	11
15	Low Plasma Hdl Cholesterol and Elevated C Reactive Protein further Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes 2010 ·Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism ·Mariana C. Calle, Sonia Vega‐López, (unknown), Jeff S. Volek, Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla	13
16	Dietary Cholesterol from Eggs Increases Plasma HDL Cholesterol in Overweight Men Consuming a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet ,2 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Gisella Mutungi, Joseph C. Ratliff, Michael J. Puglisi, Moises Torres‐Gonzalez, (unknown), Jose O Leite, Erin E. Quann, Jeff S. Volek, María Luz Fernández	120
17	Effect of adding exercise to a diet containing glucomannan 2007 ·Metabolism ·William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, Ricardo Silvestre, Barry A. Spiering, Disa L. Hatfield, (unknown), Maren S. Fragala, Carl M. Maresh, Jeff S. Volek	46
18	Effects of Strength Training and Reduced Training on Functional Performance and Metabolic Health Indicators in Middle-Aged Men 2007 ·International Journal of Sports Medicine ·Janne Sallinen, Mikael Fogelholm, Jeff S. Volek, William H. Kraemer, Markku Alén, Keijo Häkkinen	24
19	Diet and Exercise for Weight Loss 2005 ·Sports Medicine ·Jeff S. Volek, Jaci L. VanHeest, Cassandra E. Forsythe	54
20	The influence of direct supervision of resistance training on strength performance 2000 ·Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ·SCOTT A. MAZZETTI, William J. Kraemer, Jeff S. Volek, Noel D. Duncan, Nicholas A. Ratamess, A L. G mez, Robert U. Newton, KEIJO H KKINEN, Steven J. Fleck	189

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