Why was this study done? This study was designed to help understand the progression of parainfluenza infection for the development of potential anti-viral strategies. What did the study find? The study suggested that the most direct strategy for preventing infection may be by interfering with the initial receptor binding of the virus to the host cell.…
Why was this study done? To investigate the effects of two sports drinks (“G” or “P”) and whether they produce or prevent the formation of kidney stones. What did the study find? “P” increased citrate excretion (by 170 mg/day) and increased urine pH (by 0.31), whereas “G” did not change citrate excretion or pH. These…
Why was this study done? Lean body mass (muscle mass) is one of the largest modifiable components of metabolism. Lean body mass is of interest to scientists because increasing lean body mass is an effective tool in the fight against obesity. This study was designed to understand the relationship of nutrition and exercise in the…
Why was this study done? Many observational (population studies) have shown a relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular disease. This study was designed to help define the association between vitamin D and cardiovascular health by determining the effects of vitamin D supplementation on HDL cholesterol levels in overweight and obese subjects. What did the…
Why was this study done? Many studies have supported the notion that a structured weight loss program along with educational support may be one of the best ways to achieve weight loss. This study was designed to examine the effectiveness of a low-glycemic, high-leucine, structured weight loss program along with educational support in the form…
Why was this study done? Meals that are high in fat and carbohydrates are well-known to increase oxidative stress and inflammation. This study was designed to explore the notion that an antioxidant supplement high in polyphenols and resveratrol principally from muscadine grapes could blunt the oxidative effects of a high fat/carbohydrate meal. What did the…
Why was this study done? The prevalence of overweight and obesity has grown into a worldwide epidemic in recent years. Currently, more than two in three adults are either overweight or obese. This study was designed to understand the effects of a structured meal plan and a mobile app on weight management. What did the…
Why was this study done? Obesity may be one of the largest threats to overall individual health that we face. A number of conditions are associated with increasing weight gain, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even certain cancers. This study was designed to understand the impact of a structured meal plan on participant’s weight…
Why was this study done? AREDS2 is a formula that contains vitamin C, E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin. AREDS2 has been shown in multiple studies to help people prevent macular degeneration. This study was designed to discover if the addition of a mixed polyphenol preparation (resveratrol, quercetin…) to the AREDS2 formula would be beneficial.…