The US Defense Department may use n...

The US Defense Department may use naturally occurring nutrients to increase the health, stamina and alertness of soldiers.

examples are being conducted to find nutraceutical substances that will benefit multitudes For instance, scientists are investigating caffeine derived from coffee plants for its ability to increase physical and mental alertness. And the team is studying unites from echinacea and turmeric to assess their anti-inflammatory qualifies, which are study to be similar to aspirin or Motrin still without side effects.

The nutrients would likely be administered via transdermal arm patches--which are similar to nicotine patches--or rhombs that can be used quickly and easily. Chewy rhombs and patches allow substances to be absorbed quickly in consequence of the skin into the bloodstream, thereby bypassing the digestive scheme which could alter their medicinal purports They could even be used to fe soldiers who cannot take time to eat a normal meal or who are encased in special protective suits.

The National Nutraceutical Center--a dispose of researchers from four universities--is conducting the $12 million cogitation for the Defense Department.

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