Nanyang Technological University

This study tested whether taking extra leucine, a natural amino acid, helps preserve muscle during a 4-week alternate-day fasting program in overweight young men. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four doses of leucine. Researchers measured body composition, blood mar…

This study looked at whether taking a protein supplement on fasting days during a 4-week alternate-day fasting program could help young men with overweight lose fat while keeping muscle. Twenty-six men aged 21 to 35 either ate a small meal (400-600 kcal) or the same meal plus a w…

This completed pilot study tested whether electro-acupuncture can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Sixty IBS-C patients were randomly assigned to receive either real electro-acupuncture or a sham (fake) version. The study also collected bloo…

This study tested a mental health app called MyPocketPal with 70 university students over 4 weeks. The app provides personalized mental health information, self-help tools, and resources. Researchers measured how often students used the app and whether they found it useful. The g…