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Protein requirements for long term missions.

T P Stein1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford 08084, USA.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Protein is crucial for space missions. This review examines protein requirements and explores modifying them using ground-based models for future space exploration diets.

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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration
  • Nutritional science
  • Human physiology

Background:

  • Dietary protein is essential for astronaut health and mission success.
  • Understanding protein requirements is critical for long-duration spaceflight.
  • Current knowledge gaps exist regarding optimal protein intake in microgravity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale for emphasizing protein in space mission diets.
  • To discuss projected protein requirements for astronauts.
  • To explore potential benefits and methods for modifying these requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on protein nutrition.
  • Analysis of established ground-based models for dietary requirements.
  • Discussion of theoretical approaches to protein modification.

Main Results:

  • Protein's importance in space missions is multifaceted, impacting muscle mass, immune function, and overall health.
  • Estimated protein requirements for space missions are higher than for terrestrial populations.
  • Modifying protein intake may offer advantages in specific mission scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing protein intake is vital for astronaut performance and well-being.
  • Further research is needed to validate modified protein strategies in space.
  • Ground-based models provide a foundation for future in-flight nutritional research.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline Regulatory PhysiologyNon-NASA Center

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