Published: 01 Mar 2022 1,124 views
Both animal-based protein (Frontiers in Physiology, 2018; 9, 598) and inorganic dietary mineral supplementation (Nutrients, 2019; 11(3)) have shown improvements in endurance performance. However, the impact of plant-derived protein and mineral-rich Algae (natural organic minerals) have not been investigated for this purpose, either individually or in combination. This is despite the huge increase in general and athletic population adopting animal free (or animal less) dietary patterns (Nutrients, 2018; 11(29)) and the global move towards plant-based alternatives. This PhD study will address these literature gaps and will include mechanistic work (via blood and potentially in vitro methodologies). The study will include a number of independent experimental studies focusing on the combined/individual impacts of plant-based protein combinations, with/without Lithothamnion Algae species (Aquamin Ca+ and Mg products) on acute, prolonged and exercise training via a number for nutritional supplementation trials.
| Application Deadline | 04 May 2022 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | Swansea University |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Swansea University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £15,609.
Additional research expenses will also be available.
Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline.
Other requirements:
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