Oliver C. Witard

5.0k total citations · 2 hit papers
87 papers, 3.6k citations indexed

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Oliver C. Witard is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Oliver C. Witard has authored 87 papers receiving a total of 3.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Cell Biology, 41 papers in Physiology and 32 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Oliver C. Witard's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (65 papers), Sports Performance and Training (30 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (26 papers). Oliver C. Witard is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (65 papers), Sports Performance and Training (30 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (26 papers). Oliver C. Witard collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Canada. Oliver C. Witard's co-authors include Kevin D. Tipton, Leigh Breen, Sarah R. Jackman, Stuart M. Phillips, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Nicholas A. Burd, Daniel R. Moore, Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne, Kenneth Smith and Stefan H. M. Gorissen and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

Oliver C. Witard

82 papers receiving 3.6k 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.

Protein Ingestion to Stimulate Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Requires Greater Relative Protein Intakes in Healthy Older Versus Younger Men

2014 575 citations Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne, Oliver C. Witard et al. profile →
Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise

2013 388 citations Oliver C. Witard, Sarah R. Jackman et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Oliver C. Witard United Kingdom	33	2.4k	1.8k	980	922	600	87	3.6k
Annemie P. Gijsen Netherlands	31	2.8k 1.2×	1.9k 1.1×	888 0.9×	663 0.7×	533 0.9×	51	3.4k
Bart Pennings Netherlands	20	2.4k 1.0×	1.7k 0.9×	655 0.7×	519 0.6×	535 0.9×	24	3.1k
Emma Stevenson United Kingdom	38	1.7k 0.7×	1.6k 0.9×	910 0.9×	1.1k 1.2×	804 1.3×	166	4.3k
Nancy R. Rodriguez United States	26	1.8k 0.8×	1.7k 0.9×	746 0.8×	528 0.6×	928 1.5×	58	3.6k
Darren G. Candow Canada	38	3.3k 1.4×	2.4k 1.3×	1.4k 1.5×	906 1.0×	635 1.1×	153	4.9k
Stefan M. Pasiakos United States	39	2.2k 0.9×	2.5k 1.3×	809 0.8×	669 0.7×	812 1.4×	173	4.9k
Colin Wilborn United States	28	2.2k 0.9×	1.4k 0.8×	791 0.8×	776 0.8×	524 0.9×	71	3.5k
Chris McGlory Canada	34	1.9k 0.8×	1.7k 0.9×	889 0.9×	625 0.7×	312 0.5×	89	3.4k
Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne Canada	34	3.4k 1.4×	2.8k 1.5×	1.5k 1.5×	819 0.9×	655 1.1×	55	5.1k
Hisamine Kobayashi Japan	23	2.3k 1.0×	2.5k 1.4×	500 0.5×	490 0.5×	517 0.9×	52	3.8k

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Pratt, Jedd, Oliver C. Witard, Craig Sale, et al.. (2025). Comparable amino acid & intramuscular signalling responses following consumption of a novel microflora compared to whey protein post-resistance exercise in young adults. Research Portal (King's College London). 1. 100001–100001.

Witard, Oliver C., et al.. (2025). Protein‐based perioperative nutrition interventions for improving muscle mass and functional outcomes following orthopaedic surgery. Experimental Physiology. 110(12). 1802–1809.

Witard, Oliver C., Mark A. Hearris, & Paul T. Morgan. (2025). Protein Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: A Metabolic Focus on Promoting Recovery and Training Adaptation. Sports Medicine. 55(6). 1361–1376. 5 indexed citations

Prokopidis, Konstantinos, Paul T. Morgan, Colleen S. Deane, Oliver C. Witard, & David D. Church. (2025). The effect of bed rest, unilateral limb immobilization and head‐down tilt on muscle protein synthesis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Experimental Physiology.

Hong, Mee Young, et al.. (2024). Almond Consumption Modestly Improves Pain Ratings, Muscle Force Production, and Biochemical Markers of Muscle Damage Following Downhill Running in Mildly Overweight, Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized, Crossover Trial. Current Developments in Nutrition. 8(9). 104432–104432. 1 indexed citations

Witard, Oliver C., et al.. (2024). The Anabolic Response to Protein Ingestion During Recovery From Exercise Has No Upper Limit in Magnitude and Duration In Vivo in Humans: A Commentary. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 34(5). 322–324. 2 indexed citations

Veronese, Nicola, Stefania Maggi, Oliver C. Witard, et al.. (2024). Effect of the Mediterranean diet on incidence of heart failure in European countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 79(3). 195–199. 7 indexed citations

Morgan, Paul T., Brian P. Carson, & Oliver C. Witard. (2024). Dietary protein considerations in a sustainable and ageing world: a narrative review with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions and skeletal muscle remodelling and maintenance. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 25(1). 1030–1030. 3 indexed citations

Smith, Kieran, Anthony Watson, Marta Lonnie, et al.. (2024). Meeting the global protein supply requirements of a growing and ageing population. European Journal of Nutrition. 63(5). 1425–1433. 34 indexed citations

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Ramachandran, Radha, et al.. (2022). Protein status in phenylketonuria: A scoping review. Clinical Nutrition. 41(4). 894–922. 5 indexed citations

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Ramachandran, Radha, et al.. (2021). Protein status of people with phenylketonuria: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 11(9). e049883–e049883. 4 indexed citations

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Prokopidis, Konstantinos, Edward S. Chambers, Mary Ní Lochlainn, & Oliver C. Witard. (2021). Mechanisms Linking the Gut-Muscle Axis With Muscle Protein Metabolism and Anabolic Resistance: Implications for Older Adults at Risk of Sarcopenia. Frontiers in Physiology. 12. 770455–770455. 72 indexed citations

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Witard, Oliver C., et al.. (2020). Dietary protein and protein substitute requirements in adults with phenylketonuria: A review of the clinical guidelines. Clinical Nutrition. 40(3). 702–709. 16 indexed citations

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Witard, Oliver C., et al.. (2019). Physiological demands and nutritional considerations for Olympic-style competitive rock climbing. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 6(1). 1667199–1667199. 24 indexed citations

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Witard, Oliver C., Emilie Combet, & Stuart R. Gray. (2019). Long-chainn-3 fatty acids as an essential link between musculoskeletal and cardio-metabolic health in older adults. Proceedings of The Nutrition Society. 79(1). 47–55. 25 indexed citations

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Gravina, Leyre, Lee Alexander, James Dick, et al.. (2017). n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During 4 Weeks of Training Leads to Improved Anaerobic Endurance Capacity, but not Maximal Strength, Speed, or Power in Soccer Players. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 27(4). 305–313. 28 indexed citations

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Piacentini, Maria Francesca, Oliver C. Witard, Cajsa Tonoli, et al.. (2015). Effect of Intensive Training on Mood With No Effect on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 11(6). 824–830. 10 indexed citations

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Shepherd, Sam O., Matthew Cocks, Kevin D. Tipton, et al.. (2014). Resistance training increases skeletal muscle oxidative capacity and net intramuscular triglyceride breakdown in type I and II fibres of sedentary males. Experimental Physiology. 99(6). 894–908. 36 indexed citations

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Witard, Oliver C. & Kevin D. Tipton. (2014). Defining the anabolic window of opportunity. Is protein intake immediately post resistance exercise critically important for muscle growth. Stirling Online Research Repository (University of Stirling). 10–13. 1 indexed citations

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Witard, Oliver C., Michael Tieland, Milou Beelen, et al.. (2008). Resistance Exercise Increases Postprandial Muscle Protein Synthesis in Humans. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 41(1). 144–154. 61 indexed citations

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