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
Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in adults & prevention of respiratory tract infections
Vitamin D & respiratory tract infections
A large body of studies have shown Vitamin D levels to be of great importance in the prevention and severity of acute respiratory infections. Vitamin D protects against pathogens including viruses via the innate and adaptive immune system, involving white blood cells and T-cells. It is known, that a large proportion of Australians are Vitamin D deficient, specifically older people. Research has shown Vitamin D supplementation to be a key to alleviate Vitamin D deficiency.
Relevant articles on Vitamin D and prevention of respiratory infections:
4 Nov 21: Recruitment for this study is now closed.
A big thank you to all the participants. Follow-up is ongoing.
FREE Vitamin D supplements still available:
Contact us with information on your Vitamin D level to receive your FREE Vitamin D supplement:
[email protected] / Subject heading: My Vitamin D levels
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.
ABC News interview with A/Prof Karin Ried discussing the NIIM Prostate Cancer Screening Study
Watch the ABC Live TV interview of A/Prof Dr Karin Ried with Andrew Geoghegen – discussing the new prostate cancer test and the second phase of the NIIM research study.
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.
