United States Army Research Institute Of Environmental Medicine

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 pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can help the body use sugar from food during exercise at high altitude. Nine healthy men took either the drug or a placebo for five days, then exercised on a treadmill in a chamber simulating high altitude. Rese…

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 tested whether spreading protein intake evenly throughout the day helps muscles recover better after several days of limited sleep. Twenty healthy adults underwent a week of good sleep, four days of restricted sleep, and three days of recovery with either even or uneve…

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 tested whether spending 120 minutes in 8°C air for 8 days in a row helps the body adapt to cold. Researchers measured blood flow, hand strength, dexterity, and comfort in 16 healthy adults. The goal is to find ways to keep hands working well in cold conditions, which c…

This study tested whether taking a probiotic or prebiotic supplement for four weeks could reduce the negative effects of acute stress on the gut and brain. Seventy-three healthy adults were randomly assigned to receive a probiotic, a prebiotic, or a placebo. They underwent physic…

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…