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Background
It is believed that the progression and development of metabolic syndrome (MetS) are associated with low-grade systemic inflammation. Several studies have suggested that the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), which estimates the inflammatory potential of diets, is associated with MetS. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to det...
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as important regulators of lipid metabolism. Recent studies have suggested synbiotics may modulate miRNA expression and lipid metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the effects of synbiotic supplementation on circulating miR-27a, miR-33a, and lipid parameters in patients with dyslipidemia. Fifty-six eligible par...
Introduction
Elevated serum endotoxin and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) are associated with metabolic disorders including dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week treatment with a synbiotic supplement on serum endotoxin and TMAO levels in patients diagnosed with dyslipidaemia.
Material and methods...
Background
Numerous medical costs are spent each year on treating and preventing the progression of diabetes. The positive effect of apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been shown on post-prandial hyperglycemia. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prolonged consumption of ACV on blood glucose indices and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diab...
Background: Metabolic and nutritional status influences the condition of patients under mechanical ventilation (MV) and determines if they can be disconnected from the ventilator. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the effect of the planned Entera Meal solution on the duration of weaning patients and the length of intensive care unit...
Background: Evidence suggests that healthy dietary patterns such as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), Mediterranean diet (MED), and Healthy Eating Index 2015 (HEI-2015) may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) albeit with controversial results. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate possible associations b...
Background
The aim of this review is to evaluate the relationship between weight status and taste perception and preference of sweet, salt, fat, bitter, and sour through reviewing observational and interventional studies with objective methods.
Methods
A comprehensive literature search was performed in 6 online databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of...
Introduction: Metabolic and nutritional status are influential in the condition of the patients under MV and the ability to separate from it. This study was conducted to determine the effect of scheduled feeding on duration of weaning patients and length of stay in ICU.
Methods: In this clinical trial with a post-test design, 42 patients admitted t...
Previous studies have frequently reviewed how different macronutrients affect liver health. Still, no study centered around protein intake and the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk relationship. This study aimed to examine the association between the consumption of total and different sources of protein and NAFLD risk. We allocated 243...
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has become a growing concern in recent years due to its great risks for public health. Nowadays dietary pattern has drawn considerable attention regarding the relationship between diet and diseases. In the present study we aimed at identifying major dietary patterns and their relationship to prediabetes.
Methods...
Background
Several diet quality scores have been developed to evaluate the health benefits of individual diets such as Healthy Eating Index (HEI), Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean diet score (Med). This study aims to determine the relationship between dominant dietary health scores with the risk of atherosclerosis in...
Objective:
There is no previous study that investigated the association between Dietary Diversity Score (DSS) and odds of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The present study aimed to examine the association between DDS and its components and NAFLD among Iranian adults.
Methods:
In the case-control study, we enrolled 121 newly diagnosed c...
Aimed to evaluate the effects of biliopancreatic limb (BPL) length on weight loss, postoperative complications, and remission of comorbidities in OAGB.. An extensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases to find related OAGB articles. Both BPL length < 200 cm (by − 17.79, 95% CI − 19.23, − 16.34) and BPL lengt...
There are various reasons for chewing gum, involving regulating psychological states such as concentration and alertness. More recent studies have shown inconsistent findings on the effects of chewing gum on stress reduction. This systematic review was conducted to investigate the effect of gum chewing on stress in different stressful situations in...
Purpose
This study aims to identify the effect of strawberry supplementation on some metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative parameters in adults with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature search was performed up to November 2020 using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Sciences and Scopus databases. The...
The objective is to evaluate the effects of vitamin D3 (VD3) on sperm parameters and seminal and serum oxidative stress (OS) biomarkers in asthenozoospermia infertile men. This randomized, triple-masking, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted on 86 asthenozoospermia infertile men with serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D3 (25-OH-D3) < 30 ng/ml in the i...
Introduction:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. Chemerin, a novel adipokine, is involved in inflammation, energy metabolism, adipogenesis, angiogenesis and insulin secretion in the adipose cells and ovary. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to compare serum...
Objective
Evaluate the effects of vitamin D3 (VD3) on sperm parameters and endocrine markers in infertile men with asthenozoospermia.
Materials and methods
This randomized, triple-masking, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted on 86 asthenozoospermia infertile men with serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D3 (25(OH)VD3) < 30 ng/ml in the infertility cli...
Background:
It is suggested that vitamin D may have a beneficial role in male reproduction. The male reproductive system is a target tissue for vitamin D. This study will aim to evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on sperm parameters, seminal and serum levels of oxidative stress and serum endocrine factors in asthenospermia infertile...
Background: Several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) has assessed the effect of Anethum graveolens L. (AG) or dill supplementation on lipid profile in adults with cardiovascular risk factors with different results. Therefore, we decided to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the available randomized controlled trials to assess...
Purpose
The purpose of this paper with meta-analysis is to clarify the effects of cranberry consumption on features of the metabolic syndrome of interest of all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature search was conducted on ISI web of science, PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane library and Googl...
Background & aims
Although several clinical trials have assessed the effect of Resistant Starch (RS) supplementation on appetite, the results have been inconsistent. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of RS on the healthy adults' rating of appetite.
Materials and methods
To this end, Pubmed, CENTRAL, Web of science, Scopus, Medline,...
Background and Aim: Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease. Previous studies have investigated the association between dietary patterns and NAFLD, but their results are contradictory. Therefore, we carried out this meta‐analysis to examine the association between dietary patterns and NAFL...
Background:
Diet-based recommendations can be developed for preventing and treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after investigating the effects of whole diets on NAFLD. The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns and their association with the risk of NAFLD.
Methods:
A total of 244 individuals (122 NAFLD patients a...
Objectives: The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to evaluate the effectiveness of soy isoflavones on serum levels of total testosterone (TT) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Methods: A meta-analysis was performed by searching for relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs)...
Aim
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is common in adults. Some complications include skin changes, edema, heavy legs, muscle cramps, pain, and varicose veins. In traditional medicine, red vine leaf extract (AS 195) has been used to cure the symptoms of CVI. This systematic review was aimed to assess the effects of AS 195 in patients with CVI.
Ma...
Several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluated the effect of melatonin supplementation on liver enzymes in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and reported conflicting results. To meet these discrepancies, a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of melatonin on liver indices in patients with NAFLD. To collect th...
Background: Diet-based recommendations can be developed for preventing and treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after investigating the effects of whole diets on NAFLD. The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns and their association with the risk of NAFLD. Methods: A total of 244 individuals (122 NAFLD patients and...
Background:
Major depressive disorder is among main worldwide causes of disability. The low medication compliance rates in depressed patients as well as the high recurrence rate of the disease can bring up the nutrition-related factors as a potential preventive or treatment agent for depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the associa...
Different types of glycosides extract of fenugreek have shown androgenic and anabolic effect in male. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of fenugreek extract on total testosterone levels in male. Medline via PubMed, Scopus databases, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched up to November 2018 for randomized c...
Article Info ABSTRACT 10.30699/jambs.28.126.41 Background & Objective: Recent studies have shown the effect of meal timing on weight-loss diet success with controversial results. The current study evaluated the effect of evening meal timing on weight and body mass index (BMI) in overweight/obese subjects who were on a standard weight-loss diet. Mat...
Background Investigating effects of whole diets on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can contribute to development of diet-based recommendations for prevention and treatment of this disease. the aim of the present study is the identification of major dietary patterns and their association with the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)....
Background: Diet-based recommendations can be developed for preventing and treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after investigating the effects of whole diets on NAFLD. The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns and their association with the risk of NAFLD.
Methods: A total of 244 individuals (122 NAFLD patients and...
Background: Major depressive disorder is among main worldwide causes of disability. The low medication compliance rates in depressed patients as well as the high recurrence rate of the disease can bring up the nutrition-related factors as a potential preventive or treatment agent for depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the associat...
Background: Major depressive disorder is among main worldwide causes of disability. The low medication compliance rates in depressed patients as well as the high recurrence rate of the disease can bring up the nutrition-related factors as a potential preventive or treatment agent for depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the associat...
Introduction Major depressive disorder is among main worldwide causes of disability. The low medication compliance rates in depressed patients as well as the high recurrence rate of the disease can bring up the nutrition-related factors as a potential preventive or treatment agent for depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the associa...
Background and aims:
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of curcumin on improvement of the disease activity in ulcerative colitis (UC).
Methods:
In this randomized double-blind clinical trial, 70 patients with mild-to-moderate UC were randomly assigned to curcumin (1,500 mg/day) or placebo...
Background and aims: Current state of evidence recommends beneficial effects of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) on exercise performance; however, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of BCAA supplementation yield discordant results. The objective of this study was to clarify the effects of BCAA supplementation in exercise through meta-analysis of...
Introduction Major depressive disorder is among main worldwide causes of disability. The low medication compliance rates in depressed patients as well as the high recurrence rate of the disease can bring up the nutrition-related factors as a potential preventive or treatment agent for depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the associa...
Curcumin is the principal polylphenol of turmeric that has been used to treat various disorders. However, its anti-obesity effects in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remain controversial. Therefore, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis on the effects of supplementation with turmeric/curcumin on body weight, body mass index (B...
Background & aims:
Several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have investigated the effect of Alpha - Lipoic Acid (ALA) supplementation on metabolic parameters, with conflicting results. Therefore, the present study assessed the effect of ALA on some glycemic and inflammatory parameters.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted up...
The finding of studies on the effect of curcumin extract on metabolic factor in patients with metabolic syndrome has had arguable results. This systematic review with meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) aimed to analyze the effect of curcumin/turmeric on metabolic factors in patients with metabolic syndrome. The PICO strategy was us...
Background & aims:
Several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have investigated the effect of l-carnitine supplementation on lipid profile and glycaemic control in adults with cardiovascular risk factors; however, the results were conflicting. Therefore, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the effect of l-carnitine on lipid profile and glycaemic...
We performed a meta‐analysis to evaluate the efficacy of turmeric/curcumin supplementation on serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to November 20, 2018. Studies that...
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the comparison of G1359A variant of cannabinoid receptor gene (rs1049353) with obesity-related traits including body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM), food-related traits, and leptin among healthy and non-healthy adults.
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science,...
Background & aim:
This systematic review and meta-analysis of available evidence was conducted to obtain a conclusive result on the effects of glutamine supplementation on athletes.
Methods:
Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data related to body mass, lean body mass, body fat percentage, Vo2 max, lymphocytes, leukocytes and neutrophil counts...
Objective
Whether consumption of omega-3 affects circulating adiponectin is not established. The objective of his study was to evaluate the effect of omega-3 (food or supplement) on circulating adiponectin in patients with type 2 diabetes in a systematic review a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Methods
PubMed, Scopus and Web of Scien...
The present systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to analyze the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids on the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine. This systematic review was performed by searching several databases for controlled clinical trials. Of the 13 trials, five, two, and three RCTs met th...
Objective:
Postprandial hyperglycemia plays a decisive role in the development of chronic metabolic disorders. The effect of vinegar intake with a meal on postprandial glucose has been studied in several trials with conflicting results.
Research methods and procedures:
The purpose of the current study was to systematically review control trials...
Objective:
The present study investigated the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-enriched fish oil supplement on telomerase activity, mRNA expression of P16(INK), IL-6, and TNF-α considering Pro12Ala polymorphism in the PPARγ gene.
Methods/design:
In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, 72 PPARγ Pro12Ala polymorphism genotyped type...
Objective:
Several investigations have been conducted regarding the interaction between Apolipoprotein A2 (APOA2) -265 T>C polymorphism and dietary intake of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) on obesity in healthy individuals or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM) patients. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of this interaction on infla...
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as an omega-3 fatty acid, in a natural ligand of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). Regarding the combinative effects of Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics and due to the lack of in vivo studies conducted using natural ligands of PPARs, we aimed to evaluate the effects of DHA supplementation on vascular fu...
Background:
The beneficial effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on reducing cardiovascular risks are well documented. However, the relative effect on some markers of macrophage activation and vascular function is unclear.
Objective:
The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-enriched fi...
Background:
The aims of this research were to investigate (1) the impact of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-rich fish oil supplementation on body composition, plasma adiponectin level, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor x03B3; (PPARx03B3;) gene expression, and (2) whether the effect of DHA-rich fish oil supplementation on the aforementioned...
Background:
Breakfast is the most important daily meal, but neglected more than other meals by children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention, based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to increase breakfast consumption among school children in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Methods:
In th...
Background:
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the relationship between obesity and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARx03B3;) Pro12Ala polymorphism in healthy adults.
Summary:
Weighted mean differences (WMDs) of body mass index (BMI) were calculated for different inheritance models and subgroups. Fifty-six stud...
Background:
The beneficial effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on lipid levels are well documented. However, the related molecular mechanisms are widely unknown. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are natural ligand for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ).
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect o...
Background: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) Pro12Ala polymorphism (rs1801282) has been associated with metabolic syndrome components in some studies. Moreover, the PPARγ gene may mediate the physiological response to dietary fat intake in a ligand-dependent manner. Methods: Metabolic syndrome components (body mass index, waist...
In this study, the effect of apple cider vinegar on Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile in normal and diabetic rats was investigated. Diabetes was induced in male Wistar rats (300+/-30 g) by the intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60 mg kg(-1) of body weight). Both normal and diabetic animals were fe...
Questions
Question (1)
A CE50 for DHA (Docosahexanoic acid) in special in vitro study was more than 100 micromolar, so which dose is better for same goal in DHA supplementary for clinical trail study?