Could You Eat Army Meals for 21 Days?

Think you could eat and drink ready-to-eat solider meals for 21 days straight?

There’s a research study being conducted at the US Army Institute of Environmental Medicine in Natick and it is to determine the effects of eating the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) military ration on gut health.

According to the announcement, posted on Craigslist, to be eligible, you must:

- Be 18-62 years old.
- Be willing to eat and drink only MRE items for 21 consecutive days.
- Not be trying to lose weight.
- Be willing to give blood, urine and fecal samples.
- Not have a history of gastrointestinal problems.
- Meet additional screening criteria.

Study participation will last 6 weeks, and will include visiting the lab in Natick three to four times per week. Researchers will collect blood, urine, fecal samples and questionnaires.

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