Lex B. Verdijk

14.0k total citations · 2 hit papers
170 papers, 10.6k citations indexed

About

Lex B. Verdijk is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Lex B. Verdijk has authored 170 papers receiving a total of 10.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 109 papers in Cell Biology, 103 papers in Physiology and 45 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Lex B. Verdijk's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (109 papers), Nutrition and Health in Aging (59 papers) and Muscle Physiology and Disorders (38 papers). Lex B. Verdijk is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (109 papers), Nutrition and Health in Aging (59 papers) and Muscle Physiology and Disorders (38 papers). Lex B. Verdijk collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Canada and United Kingdom. Lex B. Verdijk's co-authors include Luc J. C. van Loon, Tim Snijders, Joan M. Senden, Janneau van Kranenburg, Marika Leenders, Rachél Nilwik, Marlou L. Dirks, Kenneth Meijer, Hans H. C. M. Savelberg and C.P.G.M. de Groot and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

In The Last Decade

Lex B. Verdijk

164 papers receiving 10.5k citations

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Protein content and amino acid composition of commercially available plant-based protein isolates

2018 778 citations Stefan H. M. Gorissen, Joan M. Senden et al. Amino Acids profile →
The decline in skeletal muscle mass with aging is mainly attributed to a reduction in type II muscle fiber size

2013 563 citations Tim Snijders, Marika Leenders et al. profile →

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lex B. Verdijk

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Daily blood flow restriction does not affect muscle fiber capillarization and satellite cell content during 2 wk of bed rest in healthy young men 2025 ·Journal of Applied Physiology ·(unknown), Cas J. Fuchs, Antoine H. Zorenc, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon, Tim Snijders	0
2	The indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) technique: a novel approach to assess protein intakes that maximize whole-body protein anabolism 2025 ·Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition ·(unknown), Glenn A. A. van Lieshout, Lex B. Verdijk, Daniel R. Moore, Luc J. C. van Loon, Jorn Trommelen	0
3	The muscle protein synthetic response following corn protein ingestion does not differ from milk protein in healthy, young adults 2024 ·Amino Acids ·Philippe JM Pinckaers, (unknown), (unknown), Antoine H. Zorenc, Imre W. K. Kouw, C.P.G.M. de Groot, Lex B. Verdijk, Tim Snijders, Luc J. C. van Loon	8
4	Sport and longevity: an observational study of international athletes 2024 ·GeroScience ·(unknown), (unknown), Lex B. Verdijk, Marco Demaria	2
5	Daily blood flow restriction does not preserve muscle mass and strength during 2 weeks of bed rest 2024 ·The Journal of Physiology ·Cas J. Fuchs, (unknown), Jean Nyakayiru, (unknown), Joey S.J. Smeets, (unknown), Joan M. Senden, (unknown), Tim Snijders, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	10
6	Becoming a World Champion Powerlifter at 71 Years of Age: It Is Never Too Late to Start Exercising 2024 ·International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ·Cas J. Fuchs, Jorn Trommelen, (unknown), Joey S.J. Smeets, Janneau van Kranenburg, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	8
7	Milk protein glycation compromises post-prandial bioavailability of protein-derived lysine in vivo in men 2024 ·Clinical Nutrition ESPEN ·Glenn A. A. van Lieshout, Jorn Trommelen, Jean Nyakayiru, Janneau van Kranenburg, Joan M. Senden, Annemie P. Gijsen, Lex B. Verdijk, W.F. Pellikaan, Marjolijn C. E. Bragt, Luc J. C. van Loon	0
8	Vicia faba Peptide Network Supplementation Does Not Differ From Milk Protein in Modulating Changes in Muscle Size During Short-Term Immobilization and Subsequent Remobilization, but Increases Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates During Remobilization in Healthy Young Men 2023 ·Journal of Nutrition ·(unknown), Andrew M. Holwerda, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Nora Khaldi, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	6
9	Muscle Mass and Strength Gains Following Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults 65–75 Years and Older Adults Above 85 Years 2023 ·International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ·Gabriel Nasri Marzuca-Nassr, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), J Sapunar, Luis A. Salazar, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	23
10	Raw Eggs To Support Postexercise Recovery in Healthy Young Men: Did Rocky Get It Right or Wrong? 2022 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Cas J. Fuchs, (unknown), Joey S.J. Smeets, Joan M. Senden, Janneau van Kranenburg, Stefan H. M. Gorissen, Nicholas A. Burd, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	7
11	Cheese Ingestion Increases Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates Both at Rest and During Recovery from Exercise in Healthy, Young Males: A Randomized Parallel-Group Trial 2022 ·Journal of Nutrition ·(unknown), Cas J. Fuchs, Floris K. Hendriks, (unknown), Joan M. Senden, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	27
12	Postexercise cooling impairs muscle protein synthesis rates in recreational athletes 2019 ·The Journal of Physiology ·Cas J. Fuchs, Imre W. K. Kouw, Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne, Joey S.J. Smeets, Joan M. Senden, Wouter D. van Marken Lichtenbelt, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	50
13	Branched-chain amino acid and branched-chain ketoacid ingestion increases muscle protein synthesis rates in vivo in older adults: a double-blind, randomized trial 2019 ·American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ·Cas J. Fuchs, (unknown), Andrew M. Holwerda, Joey S.J. Smeets, Joan M. Senden, Janneau van Kranenburg, Annemie P. Gijsen, (unknown), Henk Schierbeek, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	82
14	Skeletal muscle unloading results in increased mitophagy and decreased mitochondrial biogenesis regulation 2019 ·Muscle & Nerve ·Pieter A. Leermakers, Anita Kneppers, Annemie M.W.J. Schols, Marco Kelders, Chiel C. de Theije, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon, Ramon Langen, Harry R. Gosker	36
15	Leucine Supplementation Does Not Attenuate Skeletal Muscle Loss during Leg Immobilization in Healthy, Young Men 2018 ·Nutrients ·C.P.G.M. de Groot, Astrid M. Horstman, Gabriel Nasri Marzuca-Nassr, Janneau van Kranenburg, Joey S.J. Smeets, Cas J. Fuchs, (unknown), Tim Snijders, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon	38
16	Beetroot juice supplementation reduces whole body oxygen consumption but does not improve indices of mitochondrial efficiency in human skeletal muscle 2015 ·The Journal of Physiology ·Jamie Whitfield, Alison C. Ludzki, George J. F. Heigenhauser, Joan M. Senden, Lex B. Verdijk, Luc J. C. van Loon, Lawrence L. Spriet, Graham P. Holloway	86
17	There Are No Nonresponders to Resistance-Type Exercise Training in Older Men and Women 2015 ·Journal of the American Medical Directors Association ·Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne, Michael Tieland, Lex B. Verdijk, Marika Leenders, Marlou L. Dirks, C.P.G.M. de Groot, Luc J. C. van Loon	196
18	Neuromuscular electrical stimulation increases muscle protein synthesis in elderly type 2 diabetic men 2012 ·American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism ·Benjamin T. Wall, Marlou L. Dirks, Lex B. Verdijk, Tim Snijders, Dominique Hansen, Pascal Vranckx, Nicholas A. Burd, Paul Dendale, Luc J. C. van Loon	70
19	The robustness of age-related gait adaptations: Can running counterbalance the consequences of ageing? 2006 ·Gait & Posture ·Hans H. C. M. Savelberg, Lex B. Verdijk, Paul Willems, Kenneth Meijer	43
20	Satellite cell content is specifically reduced in type II skeletal muscle fibers in the elderly 2006 ·American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism ·Lex B. Verdijk, René Koopman, Gert Schaart, Kenneth Meijer, Hans H. C. M. Savelberg, Luc J. C. van Loon	377

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