NEW STUDIES 1
The Kyolic Garlic & Aerobic Fitness Trial
Arterial stiffness is a cardiovascular risk factor, which increases naturally with age. Kyolic garlic has been shown to improve the flexibility of arteries, and slows down blood flow, which may improve oxygen uptake, associated with aerobic fitness.
NEW STUDIES 2
This Trial has been completed
NIIM tested hypertensive participants* for a 12-week trial investigating the effectiveness of odourless Kyolic Garlic on Gut microbiota, Inflammation, Cognition, cortisol levels, and cardiovascular markers.
*High blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mm Hg
NIIM would like to thank all participants in the trial.
Published Results
Published (11 Dec 2018): Karin Ried, Nikolaj Travica, Avni Sali
The Effect of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract on Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Markers in Hypertensives: The GarGIC Trial Frontiers in Nutrition 2018, 5 (122)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2018.00122/full
“Kyolic aged garlic extract is effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, and has the potential to improve arterial stiffness, inflammation, and gut microbial profile. Aged garlic extract is highly tolerable with a high safety profile as a stand-alone or adjunctive antihypertensive treatment, with multiple benefits for cardiovascular health.”
In the Media
In Jan 2019, A/Prof Karin Ried was interviewed by Channel 9 News about Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Aged garlic for healthy ageing: Australian study reveals heart health benefits of supplement
– A/Prof Ried was interviewed by Nutra Ingredients Asia.
For More Information
Contact A/Prof Karin Ried Email: [email protected] The trial was conducted at National Institute of Integrative Medicine (Level 3, 21 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, 3122)
Allergy Action – The Integrative and Environmental Medicine Way
For many people, the first signs of spring are accompanied by the return of the familiar symptoms of allergies. Surveys indicate that up to 30% of the population suffers at some time
The Importance of Vitamin D
Over recent years much emphasis has been placed on reducing sunlight exposure and as a consequence, we have seen an alarming rise in Vitamin D deficiency. Integrative medicine practitioners have, for a long time extolled the virtues of one single important vitamin– Vitamin D.
AGE at Heart Trial
We have now completed the trial! Many thanks to all participants & practitioners supporting this study. We have begun analysing the data, and have mailed participants their individual results.
Brain Health
NIIM has collaborated with Swinburne University on several trials on the effect of multivitamins on cognitive function and mood
Circulating Tumour Cells (CTC) Study
This observational CTC study uses the ISET® system to detect Circulating Tumour Cells (CTC) and other rare cells in the blood. Screening for CTCs can assist in early diagnosis of potential malignancy.
