Participants needed for a Military Nutrition Research Study

Natick MA

Description

Participants needed for a Military Nutrition Research Study looking at the effects of a nutritional supplement on gut bacteria, and gastrointestinal, brain, and immune function at high altitude. You may be eligible if you: • Are a healthy male or female, 18-39 years old o Females must be on contraception • Have a body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg/m2 o If military, must have passed most recent body composition assessment • Exercise at least 3 days/week o If military, must have passed most recent Physical Fitness Test • Were not born at an altitude higher than 2,100 m (~7,000 ft). • Are willing and able to: o Eat the study nutritional supplement o Follow a provided diet for 9 days three separate times during the study o Not consume probiotic containing foods like yogurt, and not take dietary supplements or medications o Not use nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol for 9 days at various times during study. Commitment time is ~10 weeks (~173 hours in lab) and includes three ~40 hour stays in an altitude chamber. This study takes place at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine in Natick, MA. You may be compensated up to $1300 (up to $600 if active duty military or federal civilian employee) for completing the study. For more details and to learn if you are eligible, contact Dr. J. Philip Karl (508-206-2318) or Heather S. Fagnant (508-206-2283), or e-mail [email protected]. ***COVID-19 safety protocols will be implemented in accordance with local guidelines***