Brain Health

Multivitamins and cognitive function

NIIM has collaborated with Swinburne University on several trials on the effect of multivitamins on cognitive function and mood

Published Research

Participant experiences from chronic administration of a multivitamin versus placebo on subjective health and wellbeing: a double-blind qualitative analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
Sarris J, Cox KH, Camfield DA, Scholey A, Stough C, Fogg E, Kras M, White DJ, Sali A, Pipingas A.
Nutr J. 2012 Dec 14;11:110.
Effects of a multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement on cognition and blood biomarkers in older men: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial.Harris E, Macpherson H, Vitetta L, Kirk J, Sali A, Pipingas A.
Hum Psychopharmacol. 2012 Jul;27(4):370-7. Epub 2012 Jun 18.
The effect of multivitamin supplementation on mood and stress in healthy older men.
Harris E, Kirk J, Rowsell R, Vitetta L, Sali A, Scholey AB, Pipingas A. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2011 Dec;26(8):560-7. Epub 2011 Nov 16.
Memory improvements in elderly women following 16 weeks treatment with a combined multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement: A randomized controlled trial.Macpherson H, Ellis KA, Sali AM, Pipingas A.
Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2012 Mar;220(2):351-65. Epub 2011 Oct 18.

Winter Viruses and Immunity

With the change of season and the onset of colder weather, many viruses and winter infections appear more commonly in our community.

Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Avoiding Burnout During the Holiday Season

The festive season is a wonderful celebration of family ties, friendships, and neighbourhood compassion. Yet beneath the tinsel and pudding lies a dark heart of stress and anxiety. Family feuds may re-appear, long hidden animosities can bubble to the surface, and the pressure of creating a Disneyland-like experience for everyone can tip the balance from delight to despair.

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Vaccination Infant Supplementation Study

Starting in February 2019, NIIM is seeking participants for a 2-month randomised placebo-controlled study examining the effect of supplementation of vitamin D and probiotics around vaccination on the infant’s sleeping pattern, growth, and ear temperature.

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The Vitamin D Study

Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in adults & prevention of respiratory tract infections

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