Multi-micronutrient supplement research for body composition and metabolic health
Deakin University offers expertise in designing clinical trials and systematic reviews focusing on the synergy of multi-micronutrient supplements to optimize body composition and metabolic health. The research aims to identify optimal dosing strategies.
Overview
Deakin University's research initiative focuses on exploring the synergy of multi-micronutrient supplements to enhance body composition and metabolic health. The team, led by experienced researchers in the field, aims to design and implement clinical trials or systematic reviews that investigate the optimal dosing of multi-ingredient supplements. The goal is to understand how these nutrients can work together to improve health outcomes, aligning with regulatory requirements such as FSANZ-TGA compliance.
Technical specifications
- Expertise in clinical trials: The team has extensive experience managing trials related to body composition and is familiar with the food-medicine interface.
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: Capable of conducting comprehensive reviews to identify nutrient synergies and optimal dosing strategies.
- High-resolution metabolic phenotyping: Infrastructure in place for detailed metabolic studies.
- Regulatory compliance: Navigating regulations to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
Technology readiness level
The research is currently at Technology Readiness Level 4, with plans to conduct further validation through sponsored systematic reviews and potential follow-up RCTs, contingent on additional funding and pilot data generation.
About Deakin University
Deakin University is a comprehensive public university based in Victoria, with metropolitan and regional campuses serving a large student body and an applied, industry‑facing research profile. Innovation precincts in Geelong and metropolitan Melbourne co‑locate companies with university labs and pilot‑scale facilities, accelerating prototyping and access to shared testbeds. Clinical partnerships with nearby hospitals and structured work‑integrated learning link corporate R&D to talent and support translation. Research is supported by competitive national funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council, along with state and industry collaborations.
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