Ralf Jäger

6.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
102 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Ralf Jäger is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Physiology and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Ralf Jäger has authored 102 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 53 papers in Cell Biology, 38 papers in Physiology and 23 papers in Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Ralf Jäger's work include Muscle metabolism and nutrition (51 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (23 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (18 papers). Ralf Jäger is often cited by papers focused on Muscle metabolism and nutrition (51 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (23 papers) and Diet and metabolism studies (18 papers). Ralf Jäger collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Germany. Ralf Jäger's co-authors include Martin Purpura, Richard B. Kreider, Chad M. Kerksick, Jacob M. Wilson, Ryan P. Lowery, Jordan M. Joy, Colin Wilborn, Abbie E. Smith‐Ryan, José António and Michael D. Roberts and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Ralf Jäger

95 papers receiving 3.3k citations

Hit Papers

ISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: resea... 2018 2026 2020 2023 2018 100 200 300 400 500
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.

  1. ISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendations
    2018 562 citations Chad M. Kerksick, Colin Wilborn et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ralf Jäger United States 28 1.5k 1.2k 701 592 433 102 3.4k
Douglas Kalman United States 24 1.5k 1.0× 1.3k 1.1× 834 1.2× 519 0.9× 512 1.2× 90 4.7k
Martin Purpura United States 24 745 0.5× 619 0.5× 562 0.8× 339 0.6× 196 0.5× 71 2.1k
Mustafa Atalay Finland 41 938 0.6× 1.9k 1.5× 1.7k 2.4× 1.4k 2.4× 208 0.5× 162 6.0k
Martin D. Carmichael United States 29 491 0.3× 774 0.6× 576 0.8× 919 1.6× 161 0.4× 52 2.7k
Ryan P. Lowery United States 26 818 0.5× 883 0.7× 405 0.6× 370 0.6× 1.0k 2.3× 80 2.7k
Chad M. Kerksick United States 38 2.8k 1.9× 2.1k 1.8× 851 1.2× 1.3k 2.2× 1.3k 3.1× 183 5.5k
Alexei Wong United States 33 412 0.3× 1.1k 0.9× 315 0.4× 300 0.5× 363 0.8× 148 3.1k
Emma Stevenson United Kingdom 38 1.7k 1.1× 1.6k 1.4× 467 0.7× 1.1k 1.9× 910 2.1× 166 4.3k
Steven R. McAnulty United States 35 1.2k 0.8× 1.2k 1.0× 407 0.6× 1.9k 3.3× 491 1.1× 89 3.6k
Wataru Aoi Japan 37 564 0.4× 1.4k 1.1× 1.7k 2.4× 622 1.1× 135 0.3× 150 4.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ralf Jäger

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ralf Jäger

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All Works

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Bongiovanni, Tindaro, Marina Santiago, Jonathan Scheiman, et al.. (2025). A Lactobacillus consortium provides insights into the sleep-exercise-microbiome nexus in proof of concept studies of elite athletes and in the general population. Microbiome. 13(1). 1–1. 5 indexed citations
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Broeckel, Jacob, Drew E. Gonzalez, Martin Purpura, et al.. (2025). Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Joint Pain. Nutrients. 17(14). 2365–2365. 1 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, Jeffery L. Heileson, Sidney Abou Sawan, et al.. (2025). International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 22(1). 2441775–2441775. 10 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, Sidney Abou Sawan, Marco Orrù, et al.. (2025). 1-Methylxanthine enhances memory and neurotransmitter levels. PLoS ONE. 20(1). e0313486–e0313486. 1 indexed citations
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Coso, Juan Del, Omid Salehian, Mehdi Khosravi, et al.. (2024). Body Composition and Dietary Intake Profiles of Elite Iranian Swimmers and Water Polo Athletes. Nutrients. 16(15). 2393–2393. 4 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, et al.. (2024). Glycoprotein Matrix Zinc Exhibits Improved Absorption: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Nutrients. 16(7). 1012–1012. 1 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, Sidney Abou Sawan, Marco Orrù, et al.. (2024). Paraxanthine enhances memory and neuroplasticity more than caffeine in rats. Experimental Brain Research. 243(1). 8–8. 2 indexed citations
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Jenkins, Victoria, Drew E. Gonzalez, Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, et al.. (2024). Effects of Supplementation with Microalgae Extract from Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Mi136) to Support Benefits from a Weight Management Intervention in Overweight Women. Nutrients. 16(7). 990–990. 10 indexed citations
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Jagim, Andrew R., Patrick S. Harty, Grant M. Tinsley, et al.. (2023). International society of sports nutrition position stand: energy drinks and energy shots. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 20(1). 2171314–2171314. 48 indexed citations
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Damme, Stefaan Van, Siegrid De Baere, Siska Croubels, et al.. (2023). No Effect of Acute Balenine Supplementation on Maximal and Submaximal Exercise Performance in Recreational Cyclists. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 33(2). 84–92. 3 indexed citations
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Santiago, Marina, et al.. (2023). Impact of probiotic Veillonella atypica FB0054 supplementation on anaerobic capacity and lactate. iScience. 27(1). 108643–108643. 16 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, et al.. (2021). Dose Response of Acute ATP Supplementation on Strength Training Performance. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 3. 780459–780459. 4 indexed citations
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Kerksick, Chad M., Colin Wilborn, Michael D. Roberts, et al.. (2018). ISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendations. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 15(1). 38–38. 562 indexed citations breakdown →
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Jäger, Ralf, Martin Purpura, Sean Farmer, Howard A. Cash, & David Keller. (2017). Probiotic Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 Improves Protein Absorption and Utilization. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 10(4). 611–615. 121 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, Jordan M. Joy, Ryan P. Lowery, et al.. (2013). Comparison of rice and whey protein osolate digestion rate and amino acid absorption. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 10(sup1). 1 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, et al.. (2012). Macroprolactin levels in healthy blood donors. 15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology. 29(19). 1897–1897. 1 indexed citations
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Jäger, Ralf, et al.. (2011). Analysis of the efficacy, safety, and regulatory status of novel forms of creatine. Amino Acids. 40(5). 1369–1383. 118 indexed citations

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