Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University > Research

Grants & Contracts

NIH Bridge Program. National Institutes of Health (D. Franceschetti PI, R. Kreider faculty research mentor, ESNL research site), 1994-98.
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition & Strength Performance. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (R. Kreider, PI), $21,143, 1995-96.
Effects of Creatine and Calcium Beta‑Hydroxy‑ Beta‑Methyl‑ Butyrate Supplementation on Body Composition, Anaerobic Power & Strength. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (R. Kreider, PI), $69,735, 1996-97.
Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acids Supplementation on Body Composition & Isotonic Strength. Experimental & Applied Sciences, (R. Kreider, PI), $25,299, 1996-97.
UM High Performance Nutrition Enhancement. Memphis Area Nutrition Council, (R. Kreider, PI), $1,200, 1997.
Urban Youth Wellness Project (Subcontract from Department of HHS Grant). Memphis Youth Fair Chance, (Wilcox, Okwumabua, Kreider, Co-PI's), $72,000, 1997-98.
DEXA Body Composition Analyzer. Metabolic Response Sciences, (R. Kreider, PI), $22,500, Placed $144,000 DEXA in Lab, Provided $20,000 of Furniture, 1998-03.
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation Among Athletes. Experimental & Applied Sciences, MetaResponse Sciences, SKW/Metabolic Response Modifiers, (R. Kreider, PI), $45,000 + Supplements (6 mo.), $60,000 + $75,000 DEXA Scans, Donated Supplements 1.5 years, 1998-00.
Effects of Honey Ingestion on Hormonal Profiles and Exercise Performance. National Honey Board/USDA, (R. Kreider, PI), $99,960, 1999-01.
Effects of creatine and pyruvate supplementation on body composition, body image, hormonal profiles, and indices of menstrual cycle status in women. MRS/SKW Trostberg, (R. Kreider, PI), $34,131 of $85,000, 2000-02.
Effects of Colostrum and Myovive Supplementation on body composition and exercise capacity. MRS/GNC-Numico Research (R. Kreider, PI), $103,000 of $125,000, 2000-01.
Effects of inzitol on creatine retention (In collaboration with ASU). MRS/Humanetics Corp. (M. Greenwood and R. Kreider, Co-PI's), $4,400 of $10,000, 2000-01.
Dysautonomia, exercise, and quality of life in kidney and kidney and pancreas transplant recipients. National Institutes of Health, (PI is D. Hathaway, UT‑Memphis, College of Nursing. Serve as consultant to grant.), $2,238,140, 2000-05.
Effects of Protein and Amino Acid Supplementation on Training Adaptations. MRS/GNC-Numico Research (R. Kreider, PI), $42,000 of $60,000, 2001-02.
Safety and Efficacy of Coleus Forskohlii Supplementation in Moderately Overweight Females. MRS/Sabinsa Corp. (R. Kreider, PI), $25,800 of $41,000, 2001-02.
Effects of Zinc, Magnesium-Aspartate (ZMA) Supplementation on Training Adaptations and Markers of Anabolism and Catabolism. MRS/Cytodyne Technology (R. Kreider, PI), $56,000 of $77,000, 2002 – 2003.
Effects of Ribose Supplementation Prior to and Following Exercise on Sprint Performance. Royal Numico. (R. Kreider, PI), $5,500. 2002-03.
Effects of Methoxyisoflavones, Ecdysterones, and Sulfo-Polysaccharide on training adaptations. Muscletech Research & Development. (R. Kreider, PI), $56,000, 2002-03.
Effects of a Non-Ephedra Thermogenic Supplement on Body Composition and Markers of Health. Muscletech Research & Development. (R. Kreider, PI), $56,000, 2002-03.
Effects of the Curves for Women® Fitness and Weight Loss Program on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Exercise Capacity in Sedentary Overweight Females. Curves International. (R. Kreider, PI), $385,000. 2002-03.
Effects of Arginine - Alpha Ketoglutarate Supplementation on Plasma Arginine Levels and Training Adaptations. Medical Research Institute. (R. Kreider, PI), $94,000.
Effects of the Curves for Women® Fitness and Weight Loss Program on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Exercise Capacity in Sedentary Overweight Females – 1 Year-Follow-Up. Curves International. (R. Kreider, PI), $385,000. 2003-04.
Curves Women’s Health Initiative. Curves International. (R. Kreider, PI), $5,000,000. 2004-09.
The Effects of Joint Advantage on Osteoarthritis & Function Mobility in a Randomized Placebo Controlled – Double Blind Clinical Trial (M & L Greenwood Co-PI’s). Phillips Health, LLC. $30,000. 2004 - 2005.
Effects of Eight Weeks of 6-OXO^TM Supplementation on Serum Hormone Profiles and Serum and Urinary Clinical Safety Markers in Resistance-Trained Males. Proviant Laboratories. (Willoughby PI, Kreider Co-I). $42,000. 2005.
Effects of Eight Weeks of Novedex^TM Supplementation on Serum Hormone Profiles and Serum and Urinary Clinical Safety Markers in Resistance-Trained Males. Gaspari Nutrition. (Willoughby PI, Kreider Co-I). $38,000. 2005.
Effects of Prophylactic Doses of a Melatonin Supplement on Serum Growth Hormone Levels and the Hypothalmus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Young and Old Males and Females. Iovate Health Sciences Research, Inc. (Willoughby PI, Kreider Co-I). $131,000 (2005).
Effects of Arachidonic Acid Supplementation on Training adaptations. Molecular Nutrition (R. Kreider, PI), $60,331. (2005 – 2006).
Impact of Acute and Chronic CoEnzyme Q10 Supplementation on Exercise Performance. Pharma Base N.A. (R. Kreider, PI), $76,188 (2006-07).
Effects of AX-4 Supplementation on Weight Loss in Overweight Men and Women. Ambryx Biotechnology, Inc. (R. Kreider, PI), $107,458. (2006-07).
Comparison of two diet approaches on weight loss and health outcomes in women. General Mills Bell Institute for Human Nutrition. (R. Kreider, PI), $389,885 (2007-08). $93,650 contracted to TAMU.
Curves: Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative Extension (2008-2010). Curves International. (R. Kreider, PI) $1,000,000.
The Program for Rural and Minority Health Disparities Research (P20). DHHS-NIH-National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities. (K. McLeroy, PI, Kreider CoI on research administration core - 5% effort). 9/30/07 – 5/31/2012. $6,800,000.
Effects of Russian Tarragon Extract Supplementation Prior to Creatine Supplementation on Whole Body Creatine Retention: A Proof of Concept Study. Phytolab GmbH/Martin Bauer, Inc. (R. Kreider, PI) $20,145. 12/15/10 to 8/31/11.
Curves: Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative Extension. Curves International. (PI) $350,000 increase in funding through 8/31/11.
Altering Work to Rest Ratio in a Hypertrophic Training Program. NSCA Student Grant. (Oliver PI, Kreider faculty supervisor), $10,000. 8/10 – 8/11.
Simplified Human Clinical Trial. Department of Nutritional Sciences, TAMU. (Kreider, PI). $44,000. 10/10 – 10/12.
Comparison of Different Forms of Creatine on Creatine Availability, Retention, and Training Adaptations. AlzChem Trostberg, GmHB, (R. Kreider, PI) $56,317. 12/10 - 12/12.
Curves: Women’s Health & Fitness Initiative Extension (2011 – 2013). Curves International. R. Kreider (PI). $708.903. 9/11 - 8/13.
Institute for Rural and Minority Health Disparities Research. NIH-National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities - Comprehensive Centers of Excellence (P60). (R. Kreider PI of submitting instituteion, K. McLeroy and F. Nave Co-PI's). In review. ~$5,000,000.