Texas A&m University

This study looked at whether giving arginine supplements to breast cancer patients before surgery could help prevent muscle breakdown and improve recovery. Researchers enrolled 19 women with breast cancer or those having preventive mastectomy. The goal was to see if arginine coul…

This study tested whether a special oral appliance with a mouth shield (myTAP OA+) can improve gum health in 43 adults who snore, mouth-breathe, and have mild to moderate gum disease. All participants received standard gum care plus the device for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether a protein called alpha-lactalbumin, found in whey, can improve mood and thinking in healthy older adults, especially those with mild memory problems. Researchers gave 59 participants a special drink and measured changes in brain chemicals and mental p…

This study looked at whether adding casein protein and leucine (an amino acid) to meals can help people with COPD and healthy older adults build muscle. Weight loss and muscle loss are common in COPD and can make the disease worse. The study involved 36 participants and tested di…

This study tested whether a nutritional supplement with essential amino acids could help lung cancer patients who are losing weight build more protein in their bodies. 41 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer took part. The goal was to see if this supplement could red…

This study looked at whether adding beef to the diet for 30 days could improve thinking and visual skills in healthy young women aged 18-40. Eighty women either ate beef or a plant-based protein each day. Researchers measured their performance on a 3D tracking game and checked bl…

This study looked at how the body processes food before and after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Researchers used advanced tools to measure changes in genes, proteins, and metabolism in a small group of 7 people. The goal was to understand why some people lose more weight than …

This study looked at how a mix of home and in-person exercise sessions affects the body in people with chronic lung diseases like COPD and sleep apnea, as well as those recovering from COVID-19. The goal was to see if this program helps with muscle loss and fatigue. 72 adults age…

This study looked at how a fiber supplement (inulin) changes the production of certain gut-related compounds in people with COPD compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured these compounds in blood and stool samples from 87 participants. The goal was to understand gut health…

This study looked at how a special mix of essential amino acids affects protein building in elderly patients with COPD, a lung disease that often causes weight and muscle loss. Researchers gave 34 participants either an essential amino acid supplement or a standard protein supple…

This study looked at how healthy adults process a substance called ornithine phenylacetate (OP), which may help treat liver disease. Twenty volunteers aged 40-70 received special tracers and gave blood, urine, and muscle samples. The goal was to understand how OP is broken down i…

This study looked at whether a school program called Healthy School Recognized Campus can help reduce heart disease risk factors in children. Researchers measured things like belly fat, blood pressure, and blood sugar in 159 students from Texas elementary schools. The goal was to…

This completed study looked at how the body processes certain amino acids and how that might relate to thinking and mood in people with autism. Researchers studied 40 adults and teens with and without autism. The goal was to find possible markers that could help identify those at…

This study looked at how people with chronic heart failure or COPD process protein from meals. Researchers measured muscle building, body composition, and gut function in 90 adults aged 45 and older. The goal was to understand why muscle loss happens and how to design better diet…

This study looked at whether eating whole eggs (which contain cholesterol) helps people aged 50-69 gain more muscle from resistance training compared to eating only egg whites. Thirty-six participants did strength exercises and ate either whole eggs or egg whites. Researchers mea…

This study looked at whether a mobile app could help pregnant women at high risk for genetic conditions learn more about prenatal genetic testing. 178 women used the app to get culturally sensitive information. The goal was to see if the app improved their knowledge, confidence, …

This study looked at whether taking fish oil supplements (EPA and DHA) for four weeks could help people with COPD build more muscle when they eat protein. 64 adults with moderate to severe COPD took part. Researchers measured muscle protein building using special isotope methods …

This study looked at how the body handles a substance called HMB in older adults (65-80 years) who are taking statins for cholesterol. Statins can cause muscle problems, and HMB might help protect muscle. The goal was to measure HMB levels in the blood to understand its metabolis…

This study aims to create new methods to measure how well the gut digests and absorbs fats, proteins, and sugars in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Poor digestion is a major cause of malnutrition in CF, leading to muscle weakness and worse health. The researchers will test thes…

This study looked at how chemotherapy changes the way the body uses food and builds muscle in cancer patients. Researchers tested whether adding a special mix of milk protein, carbohydrates, and fish oil could help prevent weight loss and muscle wasting. The study included 31 peo…

This study looked at whether nutrients in eggs, like omega-3 fatty acids, can improve visual thinking in healthy adults aged 50 to 75. Over 100 participants ate different amounts of eggs or no eggs for two weeks, then took a 3D brain game test. Researchers measured blood nutrient…

This study looked at how the body handles short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in people with COPD compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured SCFA metabolism and body composition in 63 participants. The goal was to understand if SCFA production is lower in COPD, which could affe…