John D. Fernstrom

14.4k total citations · 5 hit papers
185 papers, 11.3k citations indexed

About

John D. Fernstrom is a scholar working on Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, John D. Fernstrom has authored 185 papers receiving a total of 11.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 63 papers in Physiology, 54 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 43 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in John D. Fernstrom's work include Diet and metabolism studies (38 papers), Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior (37 papers) and Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques (37 papers). John D. Fernstrom is often cited by papers focused on Diet and metabolism studies (38 papers), Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior (37 papers) and Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques (37 papers). John D. Fernstrom collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and United Kingdom. John D. Fernstrom's co-authors include Richard J. Wurtman, Madelyn H. Fernstrom, R. J. Wurtman, D V Faller, F. Larin, Alan F. Sved, Susan L. Greenspan, SuJean Choi, Walter H. Kaye and Donald K. Layman and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and The Lancet.

In The Last Decade

John D. Fernstrom

182 papers receiving 10.6k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

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.

Brain Serotonin Content: Physiological Regulation by Plasma Neutral Amino Acids

1972 964 citations John D. Fernstrom et al. profile →
Brain Serotonin Content: Physiological Dependence on Plasma Tryptophan Levels

1971 822 citations John D. Fernstrom, R. J. Wurtman profile →
Brain Serotonin Content: Increase Following Ingestion of Carbohydrate Diet

1971 584 citations John D. Fernstrom et al. profile →
Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, and Catecholamine Synthesis and Function in the Brain2

2007 520 citations John D. Fernstrom, Madelyn H. Fernstrom Journal of Nutrition profile →
Role of precursor availability in control of monoamine biosynthesis in brain.

1983 413 citations John D. Fernstrom profile →

Peers

John D. Fernstrom

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Margaret J. Morris Australia

Fernando Gómez‐Pinilla United States

Ma‐Li Wong United States

Mauro Maccarrone Italy

Xu‐Feng Huang Australia

Charles V. Vorhees United States

Diogo O. Souza Brazil

Bronwen Martin United States

Paul J. Lucassen Netherlands

Catherine Belzung France

Margaret J. Morris Australia

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2.2k ×0.8

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3.2k ×1.5

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2.7k ×1.9

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of John D. Fernstrom

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20 of 20 papers shown

Fernstrom, John D.. (2018). Monosodium Glutamate in the Diet Does Not Raise Brain Glutamate Concentrations or Disrupt Brain Functions. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 73(Suppl. 5). 43–52. 33 indexed citations

Fernstrom, John D.. (2016). A Perspective on the Safety of Supplemental Tryptophan Based on Its Metabolic Fates. Journal of Nutrition. 146(12). 2601S–2608S. 55 indexed citations

Jia, Wenyan, et al.. (2013). Model-based measurement of food portion size for image-based dietary assessment using 3D/2D registration. Measurement Science and Technology. 24(10). 105701–105701. 36 indexed citations

Choi, SuJean, Briana DiSilvio, Madelyn H. Fernstrom, & John D. Fernstrom. (2009). Meal ingestion, amino acids and brain neurotransmitters: Effects of dietary protein source on serotonin and catecholamine synthesis rates. Physiology & Behavior. 98(1-2). 156–162. 69 indexed citations

Fernstrom, John D. & Madelyn H. Fernstrom. (2007). Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, and Catecholamine Synthesis and Function in the Brain2. Journal of Nutrition. 137(6). 1539S–1547S. 520 indexed citations breakdown →

Fernstrom, John D. & S. Harvey Mudd. (2006). The 5th Workshop on the Assessment of Adequate Intake of Dietary Amino Acids: General Discussion 1. Journal of Nutrition. 136(6). 1711S–1715S. 1 indexed citations

Choi, SuJean, et al.. (2006). Effects of chronic fenfluramine administration on hypothalamic neuropeptide mRNA expression. Brain Research. 1087(1). 83–86. 28 indexed citations

Breum, Leif, Michael Højby Rasmussen, J. Hilsted, & John D. Fernstrom. (2003). Twenty-four–hour plasma tryptophan concentrations and ratios are below normal in obese subjects and are not normalized by substantial weight reduction. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 77(5). 1112–1118. 57 indexed citations

Fernstrom, John D. & Silvio Garattini. (2000). Introduction to the Symposium Proceedings. Journal of Nutrition. 130(4). 891S–891S. 11 indexed citations

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Fernstrom, John D.. (2000). Can nutrient supplements modify brain function?. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71(6). 1669S–1673S. 105 indexed citations

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Fernstrom, Madelyn H., et al.. (1996). Diet-induced changes in serum cholesterol concentrations do not alter tryptophan hydroxylation rate or serotonin concentrations in gerbil brain. Life Sciences. 58(17). 1433–1444. 6 indexed citations

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Kwok, Roland P.S., Judy L. Cameron, & John D. Fernstrom. (1994). Effect of Cysteamine Injection on Vasopressin and Oxytocin Biosynthesis in Rat Hypothalamus. Neuroendocrinology. 59(3). 218–227. 2 indexed citations

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Leathwood, P. & John D. Fernstrom. (1990). Effect of an oral tryptophan/carbohydrate load on tryptophan, large neutral amino acid, and serotonin and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid levels in monkey brain. Journal of Neural Transmission. 79(1-2). 25–34. 25 indexed citations

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Bakalian, Mihran J. & John D. Fernstrom. (1990). Effects of l-tryptophan and other amino acids on electroencephalographic sleep in the rat. Brain Research. 528(2). 300–307. 21 indexed citations

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Fernstrom, John D.. (1989). Oral aspartame and plasma phenylalanine: pharmacokinetic difference between rodents and man, and relevance to CNS effects of phenylalanine. Journal of Neural Transmission. 75(2). 159–164. 30 indexed citations

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Vivaldi, E, et al.. (1988). A microcomputer-based sleep system: Data acquisition and system calibration programs. Brain Research Bulletin. 20(1). 133–138. 3 indexed citations

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Fernstrom, John D.. (1988). Tryptophan, Serotonin and Carbohydrate Appetite: Will the Real Carbohydrate Craver Please Stand Up!. Journal of Nutrition. 118(11). 1417–1419. 23 indexed citations

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Fernstrom, John D.. (1981). Effects of precursors on brain neurotransmitter synthesis and brain functions. Diabetologia. 20(S1). 281–289. 17 indexed citations

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Sved, Alan F., et al.. (1980). Effects of alpha-methyldopa and its metabolites on prolactin release: in vivo and in vitro studies.. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 212(2). 304–308. 2 indexed citations

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Madras, Bertha K., Edith L. Cohen, John D. Fernstrom, et al.. (1973). Dietary carbohydrate increases brain tryptophan and decreases serum-free tryptophan. Nature. 244. 12 indexed citations

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