ASEA Metabolite Findings FAQ
Q. Who conducted this research?
A. This research took place at the North Carolina Research Institute, a collaborative entity involving seven universities (Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, UNC
Charlotte, NC Central, NC A&T State, UNC Greensboro, Appalachian State). The research was led by the Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory
under the direction of Dr. David Nieman. Dr. Nieman and his team of Ph.Ds. are renowned for their rigorous research into the effects of supplementation on exercise
and exertion.
Q. How was the research conducted?
A. The research team selected 20 highly fit cyclists, then
randomized them into two groups of 10. Using double-
blinded techniques in which neither the athletes nor
the researchers knew which group received ASEA and
which received a placebo, one group drank four ounces
of ASEA each day for seven days, while the other drank
equal amounts of placebo. At the end of seven days,
both groups undertook a 75-km cycling trial. Blood was
drawn immediately before the trial, immediately after,
and one hour after.
