ONGOING STUDIES - LAST REVISED 08/03/22

Not Eating Your Fruits and Vegetables?  

Everyone knows eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables supply key antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients that help promote cardiovascular and metabolic health. Sadly, up to 90% of adults in the US do not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables! 

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a powdered dietary supplement that supplies the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables on digestive health, energy, mood, and other key markers of health and wellness. 

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for 40 men and women (18-55 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $400 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study. 

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that reside primarily in the gastro intestinal tract. Probiotics are also found in supplement form as well as in certain foods (e.g., yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kimchi). Previous research studies suggest that certain probiotics may have health benefits including improved digestive health, enhanced immune function, and mental health. Different strains of probiotics have different effects on the body; thus, blends of probiotics may be beneficial to overall health and the gut microbiome balance.​   

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of oral supplementation with a single probiotic or a blend of probiotics on improving gastrointestinal symptoms, immune function, antioxidant status, mood, stress, and changes in the microbiome structure.  

 ​The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for 20 healthy men (30-55 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $400 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study. 

More consumers are consuming plant-based diets in an attempt to promote health and wellness. Although it has been well established that isolated plant proteins are not as effective as animal proteins for promoting gains in strength and lean mass, one strategy that has recently been used successfully to boost the effectiveness of plant protein is to combine different types of plant proteins to improve the overall amino acid profile. Another approach has been to combine plant proteins with various probiotics that might improve protein absorption.   

  The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of combining a plant protein with probiotics on changes in plant protein absorption, biomarkers of muscle damage and recovery, gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal bloating, abdominal discomfort, etc.) and changes in the microbiome structure of the GI tract. Subjects will take a daily protein supplement (15 grams of pea protein or 15 g of pea protein + probiotics) for 4 weeks, have a 1-week washout period (i.e. meaning they will not take either supplement), and then take the opposite protein supplement for an additional 4 weeks. After each 4-week supplementation period, subjects will undergo an exercise bout designed to induce muscle soreness. Various measurements will be taken before, during and after the exercise bout to assess potential differences between the two protein supplements.   ​  

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is actively recruiting 40 healthy men (18-55 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $1000 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study.    

Prebiotics are special plant fibers that help healthy bacteria grow in your gut. This makes your digestive system work better. In contrast to PRObiotics (which contain live organisms, usually specific strains of bacteria that directly add to the population of healthy microbes in your gut), PREbiotics are basically fiber(s) your body can’t digest. After they are ingested, prebiotics travel to your lower digestive tract, where they act like fertilizer to help the healthy bacteria grow. 

Previous research studies suggests that certain prebiotics may have health benefits including improvements in blood lipids (cholesterol levels), immune function, and self-reported vitality and happiness. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of oral supplementation with PRENEXOS™, the only organically farmed and U.S.-produced, non-GMO, prebiotic on the market on improving gastrointestinal symptoms, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels. 

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for men and women (25-65 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $400 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study.

Osteoporosis is the imbalance of bone growth and breakdown, and it is quite common in America.  According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation: Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. This means that half of all adults aged 50 and older are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health.”Osteoporosis can be unassuming as you neglect to sense your bones becoming progressively weaker; however, you may notice a loss in height or a greater curvature in your spine.  Bone loss in post-menopausal women is mainly due to estrogen deficiency which is a key regulator in bone growth and loss.  Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have shown to stimulate stem cells to form new cartilage and bone tissue.  This naturally derived complex (i.e., BMPs) may lead to reduced inflammation, decreased stiffness, increased mobility, stronger cartilage, and improved joint integrity.

The purpose of this study is to understand the impact and benefits of Ostinol™, a naturally occurring supplement containing BMPs, above and beyond a vitamin D/calcium/magnesium/vitamin C treatment, on bone health in post-menopausal women.

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for 70 post-menopausal women (up to the age of 70) to complete the study.  Qualified participants will receive up to $1,200 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study.

An Incredible comparison between Industry leading protein and upcoming alternatives! 

The purpose of this Study is to compare a plant-based protein's effect on muscle endurance, muscle strength and muscle power.

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for 25 men and women (18-65yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $800 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study.