Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Protein Metabolism

Protein metabolism is the body's process of breaking down proteins and converting them into energy. It is essential for health, as protein is the primary building block of all tissues, organs, and cells. It also helps in the functioning of the immune system, hormone balance, and muscle contraction. Protein metabolis…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 142× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Protein metabolism is the body's process of breaking down proteins and converting them into energy. It is essential for health, as protein is the primary building block of all tissues, organs, and cells. It also helps in the functioning of the immune system, hormone balance, and muscle contraction. Protein metabolism is regulated by hormones, enzymes, and the body's energy needs. Without the proper functioning of protein metabolism, the body cannot function properly and can be subject to various diseases. Protein metabolism helps in providing fuel for cellular activities, regulating body weight, and repairing and building new muscle tissue. Protein-rich foods are important for maintaining good health as they provide essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the body.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 142 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Protein Metabolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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