Effect of creatine on neurocognition and performance recovery following an ultra-endurance race
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of creatine on blood-based biomarkers for cognition, inflammation, injury risk, recovery, and muscle damage following an ultra-marathon race
Funded by: National Strength & Conditioning Association
Effects of Quercetin on Lower Body Eccentric Muscle Damage and Inflammation
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of quercetin on lower body muscle damage
PIs: Kurtz and Wentz
Collaborator: Dr. Jeff McBride
Student researchers: Mason Rudel, Lucas Parker, Natalie Badra, Daniel Williams, Hayes Buchanan, and Joseph Raney
Effects of Quercetin Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Bone Health, and Body Composition in Menopausal Women
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of quercetin on inflammation, bone metabolism, and body composition in peri- and post-menopausal women.
PI: Kurtz
Undergraduate researchers: Hannah Ealey and London Fidler
The effects of acute dietary nitrate ingestion on power, speed, and strength in women: a multi-institutional study
The purpose of the study is to examine how beetroot juice affects strength and power during short, intense exercise in trained female athletes.
This study will also test different amounts of beetroot juice to find out what works best for women, since their bodies may respond differently due to hormones like estrogen
PI: Kurtz
Undergraduate researcher: Gracelyn Donahue