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Ongoing Research Completed Research
 
       
 


The number of categories within the natural products, medical foods and personal care industries requires an ability to navigate through a variety of research methods. Our diverse experience and laboratory network allows us to offer a comprehensive array of study methodologies. As an added benefit to our clients, we also own two state-of-the art, Hologic® Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometers (DXA) for studying body composition. MetaResponse Sciences designs the ideal study and tailors it to meet the needs and goals of your company. Here is a listing of selected research methodologies that we employ:

 

    Antioxidant Profiles
    • Biochemistry
    • Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
    • In Vitro and Vivo
 

DXA scan method

    Body Composition
    (Hydration, bone,fat and bone-free, fat-free mass)
    • DXA
    • Bioimpedance Analysis
      • Intra- / Extracellular Fluid Compartmentalization
    • Hydrostatic Weighing
    • Deuterium H20
 
    Carbohydrate Metabolism In Health And Disease
    (Including insulin-mediated disorders)
    • Whole Body / Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance
    • Carbohydrate Utilization
    • Glycogen Synthesis

 
    Cognitive Function
    • Memory
    • Anti-dementia Agents

 
    Dermatological Function / Response
    • Hair Growth
    • Solar/UV Protection
    • Inflammation
    • Disease Modulation
    • Cosmeceutical Evaluation

 
    Hepatorenal Function
    • Liver and Kidney Toxicity
    • Hepatorenal Physiology and Metabolism

 
    Hormonal Function / Response
    • Specific Hormone Response
    • PMS/PMT
    • Menopause
    • "Andropause"

 
    Immunological Function / Response
    • Immune Function
    • Asthma
    • Allergic Disease
    • Infectious Disease Modulation
    • UV Radiation
    • HIV States

 
    Lipid Metabolism In Health And Disease (Including cardiovascular disorders)
    • Comprehensive Lipid / Lipoprotein Profiles
    • LDL Oxidation
    • Homocysteine Metabolism
    • Blood Flow / Nitric Oxide
    • Platelet Function

 
    Metabolism In Health And Disease
    • Whole Body Physiology
    • Muscle Biopsy
    • "Non-Invasive Biopsy": Pharmacokinetic or Stable Isotope Whole Body Nutrient Retention
    • Estimated 24-hour Energy Expenditure
    • Exercise Performance
      • Strength
      • Speed
      • Endurance

 
    Micronutrient / Amino Acid Absorption
    • Pharmacokinetic Profiles
    • Whole Body Pharmacodynamics

 
    Neurological Function / Response and Kinetics
    • Nerve Conduction
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Antidepressant Response
    • Neurodegenerative Disease Management
      • ALS
      • Parkinson's
      • Alzheimer's

 
    Psychological
    • Depression
    • Unipolar / Bipolar
    • PMS Dysphoria

 
    Rheumatology
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Chronic Fatigue

 
    Sexual Function
    • Female Sexual Response / Physiology
    • Male Sexual Response / Physiology
    • Female Urinary Incontinence
    • Benign Prostatic Conditions

 


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