A5081887866- Occupational Health and Performance
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Coffee research and impacts
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Nuts composition and effects
- Digestive system and related health
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Biochemical effects in animals
Texas A&M University
2021-2025
Martin University
2022
PEN American Center
2022
Leonard Cheshire
2022
Background: Ashwagandha has been reported to reduce stress and attenuate cognitive decline associated with inflammation neurodegeneration in clinical populations. However, the effects as a potential nootropic nutrient younger populations are unclear. This study examined of liposomal ashwagandha supplementation on function, mood, markers health safety healthy young men women. Methods: 59 women (22.7 ± 7 yrs., 74.9 16 kg, 26.2 5 BMI) fasted for 12 h, donated fasting blood sample, were...
Background: Microalgae like Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT) contain the carotenoid, fucoxanthin, which has been purported to promote fat loss, lower blood lipids, and improve glucose management. This study examined whether dietary supplementation with microalgae extracts from PT containing 4.4 mg/d of fucoxanthin affects changes in body composition or health markers overweight women during an exercise diet intervention. Materials Methods: A total 37 females (28.6 ± 7.9 years, 80.2 14.9 kg,...
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been reported to decrease perceptions of stress, enhance mood, and improve cognitive function. However, it is currently unknown whether acute ashwagandha supplementation affects memory This study evaluated the effects extract ingestion on executive function.13 healthy volunteers were administered Berg-Wisconsin Card Sorting (BCST), Go/No-Go (GNG), Sternberg Task (STT), Psychomotor Vigilance (PVTT) tests. Participants then ingested in a double-blind,...
Background: Esports competitive gaming requires selective visual attention, memory, quick judgment, and an ability to sustain psychomotor performance over time. Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid, found in specific microalgae varieties such as Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT), that has been purported possess nootropic neuroprotective effects through its anti-inflammatory antioxidant properties. This study evaluated whether acute 30-day supplementation of extract PT from combined with guarana (a...
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT) is a microalgae extract that contains fucoxanthin and has been shown to enhance cognitive function in younger populations. The present study assessed if PT supplementation affects cognition healthy, young-old, physically active adults with self-perceptions of memory decline. Methods: Forty-three males females (64.3 ± 6.0 years, 79.8 16.0 kg, 27.0 4.0 kg/m2) perceptions decline completed the double-blind, randomized, parallel-arm, placebo-controlled intervention...
Rationale Intense exercise promotes fatigue and can impair cognitive function, particularly toward the end of competition when decision-making is often critical for success. For this reason, athletes ingest caffeinated energy drinks prior to or during help them maintain focus, reaction time, function competition. However, caffeine habituation genetic sensitivity (CA) limit efficacy. Paraxanthine (PX) a metabolite reported possess nootropic properties. This study examined whether ingestion PX...
Recent research supports previous contentions that encapsulating vitamins and minerals with liposomes help improve overall bioavailability. This study examined whether ingesting a liposomal multivitamin mineral supplement (MVM) differentially affects the appearance and/or clearance of in blood compared to non-liposomal MVM supplement. In double-blind, randomized, counterbalanced manner, 34 healthy men women fasted for 12 h. Then, they ingested (NL) or (L) standardized snack. Venous samples...
This study examined the effects of acute paraxanthine (PXN) ingestion on markers cognition, executive function, and psychomotor vigilance. In a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover, counterbalanced manner, 13 healthy male female participants were randomly assigned to consume placebo (PLA) or 200 mg PXN (ENFINITY™, Ingenious Ingredients, L.P.). Participants completed stimulant sensitivity side effect questionnaires then performed Berg Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (BCST),...
Paraxanthine (PXN) is a metabolite of caffeine that has recently been reported to enhance cognition at dose 200 mg. Objective: To determine the acute and short-term (7-day) effects varying doses PXN on cognitive function side effects. Methods: In double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover, counterbalanced manner, 12 healthy male female volunteers (22.7 ± 4 years, 165 7 cm, 66.5 11 kg, 24.4 3 kg/m2) ingested mg placebo (PLA), 50 (ENFINITY™, Ingenious Ingredients, L.P.) + 150 PLA, 100 or PXN....
Inositol stabilized arginine silicate (ASI) ingestion has been reported to increase nitric oxide levels while inositol (I) enhance neurotransmission. The current study examined whether acute ASI + I (Inositol-enhanced bonded silicate) affects cognitive function in e-sport gamers. In a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled, and crossover trial, 26 healthy male (n = 18) female 8) experienced gamers (23 ± 5 years, 171 11 cm, 71.1 14 kg, 20.7 3.5 kg/m2) were randomly assigned consume 1600...
High cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with reduced markers of oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; however, this relationship has not been elucidated in firefighters. The purpose study was to examine differences CVD between firefighters who have either high or low levels CRF.Forty-six participated a maximal graded exercise test dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan provided fasted blood sample. V˙O 2max values were categorized based on American College...
Metabolic conditions, such as gout, can result from elevated uric acid (UA) levels. Consuming high-purine meals increases UA Therefore, people with hyperuricemia typically must avoid ingesting foods. Polyphenols have been shown to reduce levels and tart cherries (TCs) are a rich source of phenolic anthocyanin compounds. This proof-of-concept study evaluated whether TCs purine-rich meal affects the uricemic response.
Background: Previous trials have displayed augmented intracellular vitamin C concentrations in the leukocytes at 24 h after acute supplementation with 1000 mg calcium ascorbate (CA), compared to ascorbic acid (AA). Objective: The primary objective was evaluate comparative leukocyte accumulation kinetics over 32 following 250 or 500 doses from two sources. Secondary objectives were neutrophil phagocytic function and lymphocyte differentiation between sources of C. Methods: Ninety-three...
Background: 2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) is an oligosaccharide contained in human milk and possesses prebiotic anti-inflammatory effects, which may alleviate skeletal muscle atrophy under caloric restriction. This study evaluated the impacts of 12 weeks 2′-FL supplementation conjunction with exercise (10,000 steps/day, 5 days/week) energy-reduced (−300 kcals/day) dietary interventions on changes body composition health-related biomarkers. Methods: A total 41 overweight sedentary female male...
Rationale Firefighters are at risk for cardiovascular disease due to occupational-related inflammation, oxidative stress, and lifestyle practices. Astaxanthin (AX) possesses anti-inflammatory/antioxidant purported ergogenic properties. This study examined the impact of supplementing diet with 12 mg/d AX four weeks on markers cardiometabolic health, exercise capacity, occupation-related performance in career firefighters.
Firefighters are plagued with cardiometabolic disease (CMD). Obesity, poor cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, blood lipids (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, low high-density cholesterol) risk factors for CMD. However, markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance can provide further insight regarding CMD risk.This study investigated the relationships between fitness metrics (cardiorespiratory percent body fat, waist circumference), lipids, pressure,...
Background: Competitive athletes go through rigorous physical training to enhance their performance and limit risk for injury. While this is common practice in athletics, the industrial worker often does not undergo similar maintain efficiency work environment while limiting injury risks. This lack preparation leads musculoskeletal among workers. The purpose of review identify patterns workers describe appropriate methods maximize ability