United States Army Research Institute Of Environmental Medicine

This study looked at whether taking probiotics or prebiotics for 4 weeks could help healthy adults handle stress better. 73 men and women took part, and they faced physical and mental stress tests, including a weighted walk and electric shocks. The goal was to see if these supple…

This study looked at how not getting enough sleep affects muscle protein in healthy adults. Twenty participants had 4 days of limited sleep followed by 3 days of recovery with different protein meal schedules. The goal was to see if spreading protein evenly throughout the day hel…

This study looked at whether eating a type of starch that feeds gut bacteria could help healthy adults run longer. 21 physically active people ate either a special starch or a regular starch for a week, then did a 5km treadmill run. The goal was to see if the gut bacteria fuel, c…

This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a drug that helps the body use insulin better, could improve how the body burns carbohydrates during exercise at high altitude. Nine healthy men exercised on a treadmill in a chamber simulating high altitude after taking either the drug …

This study looked at whether repeated exposure to cold can help the body adapt by keeping more blood flow to the hands and feet, which may improve hand function and comfort in cold weather. Sixteen healthy adults participated in cold exposure sessions to measure changes in blood …

This study looked at how different levels of energy deficit (not eating enough) affect protein use at rest and carbohydrate burning during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan. Researchers measured muscle protein synthesis and carbohydrate …

This study looked at whether a supplement called MitoQ can improve skin blood flow and temperature during cold exposure, and if the effect differs by race. 26 healthy adults participated. The goal was to understand why Black individuals have a higher risk of cold injuries like fr…