Alireza Gheflati

Alireza Gheflati
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services | SSU · department of nutrition

MSC of Nutritional Sciences

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Background and Aims Alternative therapies, such as zinc supplementation, have been explored as potential interventions for sleep disorders. However, the efficacy of zinc supplementation in improving sleep quality remains uncertain. This systematic review aims to examine the impacts of zinc supplementation on sleep quality in humans. Methods The We...
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Background: The most common cause of cognitive and behavioral impairments, disability, and mortality around the world is traumatic brain injury (TBI). The imbalance between cerebral metabolism and inflammation leads to protein breakdown and induces altered concentrations of serum amino acids, which can serve as a diagnostic and prognostic sign in p...
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Objective Cinnamon is extracted from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees. Recent studies have indicated that cinnamon is a safe and cost-effective treatment for improving body weight, lipid profiles, insulin resistance, and blood pressure. This systematic review aimed to summarize the effect of cinnamon supplementation on adipokines and appetite-reg...
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The increment of platelet aggregation factors has been considered a key phenomenon in atherosclerosis. Studies have shown that garlic (Allium sativum) is associated with a reduction in platelet aggregation and thrombosis. Hence, the present systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effect of garlic on platelet aggregation. All randomized cont...
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The prevalence of chronic diseases has increased significantly with the rising trend of sedentary lifestyles, reduced physical activity, and dietary modifications in recent decades. Inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in the pathophysiology of several chronic diseases, such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hepatic con...
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Background: Animal models and observational studies have suggested a favorable role of vitamin D in male reproduction. However, randomized clinical trials investigating the effect of vitamin D supplementation on male fertility are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on semen quality, reproductive...
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The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on total testosterone (TT) and sex hormone‐binding globulin (SHBG) in men. We searched PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science for randomized, controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation in men ≥18 years old up to September 2018, without languag...
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Background: Some foods and drinks contain special ingredients, causing impressive effects on human health. The aim of the current study was to assess the health effects of apple vinegar in patients with diabetes and dyslipidemia. Method: Seventy participants with type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia were randomly assigned into an intervention and...
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common form of chronic liver diseases associated with unfavorable metabolic profiles and oxidative stress parameters. This study was designed to determine the effects of purslane seeds consumption with a low‐calorie diet on insulin resistance, lipid profile, and oxidative stress indices in patien...
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Pomegranate is rich in tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and several other types of antioxidant compounds whose role in weight loss has been shown in previous studies. However, the results have been mixed regarding the effects of pomegranate consumption on weight loss. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scho...

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