Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

• The Efficacy of Probiotics on Immune and Stress Response and Overall Quality of Life, Role: PI, MeriCal, (08/2021) Status: Completed

Internal

• The Effects of Intuitive Eating Principles and Magnesium Glycinate Supplementation on Quality of Life, Body Satisfaction, and Stress Levels in Early- and Middle-Aged Adults, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2023) Status: Approved
• The Association Between Diet and Oral Contraceptives on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2023) Status: Approved
• The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio in General Adult Population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2022) Status: Completed
• The Effect of a Four Week Nutrition Education Program on Knowledge & Behavioral Changes in the East LA/Boyle Heights Community, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2021) Status: Approved
• The effects, perceptions, and attitudes of previously sedentary individuals starting an exercise program, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2019) Status: Completed
• The effect of tracking food on quality of life, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (06/2018 - 06/2019) Status: Completed
• A nutrient-profiling inspired mobile-based application for type-2 diabetes to increase their knowledge about nutrition and improve their dietary behavior, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (12/2017 - 12/2018) Status: Completed
• The effects of daily ginger tea consumption in reducing discomfort during menstruation, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (10/2017 - 10/2018) Status: Completed
• The effects of ginger supplementation in exercising individuals, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2017 - 06/2018) Status: Completed
• The acute effect of beetroot powder and arginine supplementation on blood pressure in normotensive adults, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (09/2016 - 09/2017) Status: Completed
• A mixed methods of study on the usage of a learning management system by allied health faculty, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
• The effects of oral curcumin and bioperine supplementation on C-reactive protein in CrossFit athletes, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
• The effect of probiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal quality of life, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
• Vitamin C and its effect on buffering cortisol and c-reactive protein spike post-exercise in recreational high-intensity training athletes, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (12/2014 - 12/2015) Status: Completed
• The effects of vitamin D supplementation on athletic performance of college football players, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2014 - 08/2015) Status: Completed