ONGOING STUDIES - LAST REVISED 08/03/22

Aging is inevitable and associated with many concomitant conditions and decline in functional capacity (i.e., cardiovascular, cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and neurodegenerative challenges).  Through aging a loss of muscle mass disrupts our metabolism and leads to an energy imbalance.  Part of the reduction in metabolism stems from a loss of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) which helps our cells transfer and produce energy via adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Hence, NAD is essential to various biological processes such as metabolism, DNA repair, and gene expression.  Specifically, NAD plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of neural cells and may help improve glucose metabolism, improve muscle, and improve the cellular machinery used to produce energy.  

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a dietary supplement for healthy aging on standard blood chemistries and subjective markers of health and wellness. 

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is looking for 40 men and women (50-75 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $400 in compensation for their time and successful completion of the study. 

Many consumers choose pre-workout supplements attempting to promote a better muscle ‘pump’.  A popular component in many pre-workout products are substances that promote nitric oxide production and subsequently blood vessel vasodilation.  These ‘pump’ ingredient may increase exercise capacity by decreasing muscular fatigue, improving energy production efficiency, and decrease muscular damage after exercise.  

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 3D PUMP BREAKTHROUGH® vs. citrulline on changes in body fluid shifts, muscle size, hydration, muscular endurance, inflammation, and recovery.  After ingesting each product, subjects will perform a short aerobic exercise bout in the heat followed by a resistance training bout designed to induce a muscular pump. Various measurements will be taken before, during and after the exercise bout to assess potential differences between the two nutritional products.    

The Center for Applied Health Sciences is actively recruiting 30 moderately active men and women (18-55 yr) to complete the study. Qualified participants will receive up to $500 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.