The past ten years has brought a dramatic increase in society's interest in health and fitness.
People are increasingly aware of the effects of diet, exercise, and genetic factors on their health.
These starches have applications in the food and diet industries and should avoid the gastrointestinal side effects of their low molecular weight counterparts. This technology is available for licensing through the Iowa State University Research Foundation . ISU researchers recently conducted a study on androstenedione, a popular supplement taken by home run hitter Mark McGwire and other athletes. Results of the study showed that the supplement does not enhance muscle-building and could have potentially harmful side effects.