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We are privileged to have a world-class human performance institute in Tampa, FL that is dedicated to advancing health, quality of life and the science of nutrition and targeted supplementation. The founders travel the world presenting their ground breaking research and today may be the day YOU become part of those results.
I have the honor or being part of their research team from a recruitment and study management standpoint as their professional practices align with my goals for health and wellness.
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MEN & WOMEN
STRENGTH & ENDURANCE
5 WEEK STUDY FOR MEN & WOMEN
WHAT: Tyrosol and Tyrosol + Creatine benefits for both strength, endurance, recovery & cognition.
Study Summary
We're looking for physically active men and women aged 18-50 who are interested in using supplements that may improve your strength, power, and endurance. Your participation will span ~5 weeks. We will ask you to perform tests of strength, power, endurance, and cognition before and after the supplement period. You will be given the supplements (Tyrosol, Tyrosol + Creatine or Placebo) at no expense and compensated for your participation.
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Location:
APPLIED SCIENCE & PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
9051 Florida Mining Blvd Suite 102, Tampa, FL 33634
Hours of Operation for Testing:
6am - 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Subjects will need to come in fasted so typically morning appointments are ideal when possible.
Participant Qualifications:
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MEN & WOMEN - Tampa Bay Area (within reasonable drive time to the above testing location)
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Ages 18-50 - physically fit & active
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Must have current strength training & aerobic routine - i.e. weight lifting and be able to run one mile without stopping and without issue.
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Subjects must be able to do plyometric pushups, bench press, and several other strength exercises.
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Subjects will also have to perform a 1 mile run as fast as they can on a treadmill.
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Free from muscle diseases and other diseases, such as diabetes
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Able to attend 3 testing sessions (session one baseline testing takes up to 3 hours and the 2 subsequent visits almost 5 weeks later take about 2 hours each)
DEALDLINE: (first target deadline for applicants is April 8, 2025)
Rolling admission - as participants apply and qualify they will begin as soon as possible and we will continue a rolling admission of participants until the total goal of 60 qualified participants with followthrough has been achieved.
What is Tyrosol:
Tyrosol (4-Hydroxyphenylalcohol), a phenolic compound found in olive oil, is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help mitigate exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage. Tyrosol will be administered in non-allergenic, vegan capsules.
Creatine will be administered as a pure powder
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
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5 week supplement supply
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Before & After DXA Scan (accurate measure of lean vs fat mass & bone density) & Comprehensive health assessments ($2450 value)
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$250 paid by check upon completion of the 3 testing appointments over the 4-5 week study
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Optional Referral Bonus: $50 for every qualified participant you refer who passes enrollment and completes the study.
STUDY SUMMARY - INFO TO KNOW:
Here are the details you need to know. First, you will complete the initial set of questionnaires to confirm your eligibility. Once qualified, before any study-related tests and procedures are performed, you will be asked to read, sign, and date an informed consent document (at our facility) as part of the screening procedure. The remaining screening tests and procedures will then be performed to determine if you qualify to take part in this study, including:
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A review of medical and medication history.
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Body mass, height, and body mass index (BMI).
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Women of childbearing potential will be given a urine pregnancy test.
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DEXA scan for body composition.
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Several aspects of strength testing.
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Finger lances for determination of blood lactate levels.
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A 1-mile run for estimated VO2max testing.
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Cognitive, reaction time, and attention span testing.
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Please make sure you continue to abstain from any supplements that may enhance mitochondrial function, muscle hypertrophy, or muscle strength.
There will be a total of 3 ON-SITE visits:
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Visit 1 is the screening and first testing session. For this visit, you will need to be O/N fasted (~8 hours) and have avoided strenuous exercise over the past 3 days (72 hours).
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This session will last approximately 3 hours and will include all of the steps above, including the informed consent review and signing.
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Visit 2 testing, again, you will need to be overnight fasted (~8 hours) and have avoided strenuous exercise over the past 3 days (72 hours). This visit will be 28 days after visit 1 will last ~2.5 hours and will include the DEXA scan, cognitive testing, strength testing, lactate testing, and the 1-mile run.
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Visit 3 will occur the day after visit 2 and will last about 2 hours. You will perform the cognitive testing, some of the strength testing, and the 1-mile run.
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Note that during these 3 visits, you will need to be overnight fasted (for approximately 8 hours), but we will provide you with a snack (and/or supplements depending on the visit number) to take towards the beginning of the session.
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You will need to avoid strenuous exercise 72 hours prior to each testing visit please.
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Finally, the day after the 3rd visit, you will be asked to fill out 2 short forms and email the results (same day) to ASPI.
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Your participation in this study will last ~5-weeks. At the end of the study, you will be compensated up to $250.00 for completing all study visits.
TO APPLY - Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to fill out the prescreening form. If you are considered a possible candidate, Briana will call you personally to further discuss and send you the full screening form to complete for ASPI within 24 hours of the phone call.