United States Army Research Institute Of Environmental Medicine

This study looked at whether taking prebiotics or probiotics for 4 weeks could help healthy adults handle physical and mental stress better. 73 men and women took part, and researchers measured gut health, stress hormones, and thinking skills during stressful tasks like a weighte…

This study looked at whether short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are produced when gut bacteria break down certain fibers, can improve aerobic endurance. 21 healthy, active adults ate a low-fiber diet with either a SCFA-boosting starch or a regular starch for one week, then di…

This study looked at whether exercising in extra clothing in a normal-temperature gym can safely raise body temperature enough to help people get used to heat. Twenty-three healthy adults who exercise regularly took part. The goal was to see if this simple method could be used fo…

This study looked at whether a supplement called MitoQ can improve skin blood flow and temperature in the cold, and if it helps Black individuals more, since they face higher cold injury risk. 26 healthy adults took part. The goal was to understand if antioxidants can reduce bloo…

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 not getting enough sleep affects the body's ability to use protein for muscle repair. Twenty healthy adults had their sleep limited for a few days, then followed a recovery period with either evenly spaced or unevenly spaced protein meals. The goal was to…

This study looked at how different levels of calorie shortage affect protein use in the body and how the body burns carbs during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan. Researchers measured muscle protein and fuel use to understand how the bo…

This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a drug that improves insulin sensitivity, can help the body burn carbs from food during exercise at high altitude. Nine healthy, active men completed exercise tests in a chamber simulating high altitude after taking either the drug or a …