Comparison of the effects of simultaneous administration of vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids on lipoproteins, apo A-I, apo B, and malondialdehyde in hyperlipidemic patientsFarzad Shidfar
Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Int J Vitam Nutr Res 73:163-70. 2003
..Omega-3 fatty acids (n-3FAs) have desirable effects on serum triglyceride (TG) levels, thrombosis, and arrhythmia, but lead to increases in serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and apo-B as well...
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on serum lipids, apolipoproteins and malondialdehyde in type 2 diabetes patients
F Shidfar
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
East Mediterr Health J 14:305-13. 2008
..01). There was a significant decrease in ApoB-100 and malondialdehyde compared to baseline values and compared to the control group. Omega-3 fatty acids had no significant effect on serum lipid levels, ApoA-I, glucose, insulin and HbA1c...
- Comparison of plasma and leukocyte vitamin C status between asthmatic and healthy subjects
F Shidfar
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
East Mediterr Health J 11:87-95. 2005
..0% versus 0%) and leukocyte vitamin C (< 20 microg/10(8) leukocytes) was deficient in 92.0% of asthmatics versus 8.0% of controls. A significant association was observed between duration of asthma and plasma vitamin C level...
Effects of soy bean on serum paraoxonase 1 activity and lipoproteins in hyperlipidemic postmenopausal womenFarzad Shidfar
School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Int J Food Sci Nutr 60:195-205. 2009
..The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of soy protein on serum concentration of lipoproteins and PON1 activity in hypercholesterolemic postmenopausal women...
- The effects of tomato consumption on serum glucose, apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A-I, homocysteine and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients
Farzad Shidfar
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Int J Food Sci Nutr 62:289-94. 2011
..0001, P = 0.0001 and P = 0.013, respectively). In conclusion, 200 g raw tomato per day had a favored effect on blood pressure and apoA-I so it might be beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk associated with type 2 diabetes...
- Effects of combination of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on serum fasting blood sugar, insulin, apoprotein B and apoprotein A-I in patients with type I diabetes
Farzad Shidfar
School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614525, Iran
Int J Food Sci Nutr 61:182-91. 2010
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A 12-week double-blind randomized clinical trial of vitamin D₃ supplementation on body fat mass in healthy overweight and obese womenAmin Salehpour
Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Nutr J 11:78. 2012
..We have investigated the effect of a 12-week vitamin D3 supplementation on anthropometric indices in healthy overweight and obese women...
- Vitamin D3 and the risk of CVD in overweight and obese women: a randomised controlled trial
Amin Salehpour
Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No 52, Alvand Street, Arjantin Square, Tehran, Iran
Br J Nutr 108:1866-73. 2012
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- Association of waist circumference, body mass index and conicity index with cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal women
Farzad Shidfar
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Cardiovasc J Afr 23:442-5. 2012
..For assessing the association between CI and cardiovascular risk factors, future studies with larger sample sizes are recommended...
- Effect of folate supplementation on serum homocysteine and plasma total antioxidant capacity in hypercholesterolemic adults under lovastatin treatment: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
Farzad Shidfar
Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Arch Med Res 40:380-6. 2009
..This study was performed to evaluate the effects of folate supplementation on lowering Hcy level and changes of TAC in asymptomatic hypercholesterolemic adults under lovastatin treatment...
- Energy and protein intake and its relationship with pulmonary function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Leila Yazdanpanah
Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Acta Med Iran 48:374-9. 2010
..2, P=0.02) and Vital Capacity (VC) (r=0.3, P=0.008). The results of the study suggest that accurate evaluation of protein and energy intake and requirements should be included in the goals of medical treatment of COPD patients...
- The effects of cranberry juice on serum glucose, apoB, apoA-I, Lp(a), and Paraoxonase-1 activity in type 2 diabetic male patients
Farzad Shidfar
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
J Res Med Sci 17:355-60. 2012
..This study was undertaken to assess the effect of consumption of 1 cup cranberry juice by type 2 diabetic patients on serum paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity, apoA-1, apoB, glucose, and Lp(a)...
- Effect of iron repletion and correction of iron deficiency on thyroid function in iron-deficient Iranian adolescent girls
Mohammad Hassan Eftekhari
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P O Box 71645 111, Shiraz, Islamic Republics of Iran
Pak J Biol Sci 10:255-60. 2007
..3 vs 11.4, p<0.001). Iron supplementation improves some indices of thyroid function in iron-deficient adolescent girls...
- The effects of n-3 fatty acids on inflammatory cytokines in osteoporotic spinal cord injured patients: A randomized clinical trial
Hadis Sabour
Nutrition Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Brain and Spinal Injury Research Center, Imam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
J Res Med Sci 17:322-7. 2012
..This study documents the effects of n-3 PUFAs on cytokines in a group of patients after chronic SCI...
- Plasma total antioxidant capacity and its related factors in Iranian pregnant women
Zatollah Asemi
Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Saudi Med J 32:1246-50. 2011
..To determine the plasma total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and its related factors in pregnant Iranian women attending maternity clinics...
- Lycopene an adjunctive therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication: a quasi-control trial
Farzad Shidfar
Rasul branch of Digestive Disease Research Center DDRC, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
J Complement Integr Med 9:Article 14. 2012
..We recommend that more studies can be designed by considering control group and placebo administration...
- Effects of cinnamon consumption on glycemic status, lipid profile and body composition in type 2 diabetic patients
Mohammadreza Vafa
Department of Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Int J Prev Med 3:531-6. 2012
..The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the daily intake of three grams cinnamon over eight weeks on glycemic status, lipid profiles and body composition in type 2 diabetic patients...
- Calorie and macronutrients intake in people with spinal cord injuries: an analysis by sex and injury-related variables
Hadis Sabour
Nutrition Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Nutrition 28:143-7. 2012
..The objective of this study was to assess the dietary intakes in people with spinal cord injury based on sex- and injury-related variables...
- The influence of calcium supplement on body composition, weight loss and insulin resistance in obese adults receiving low calorie diet
Maryam Shalileh
Nutrition Sciences Department, Faculty of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
J Res Med Sci 15:191-201. 2010
..The objective of this study was to determine the effects of calcium supplementation on body composition, weight, insulin resistance and blood pressure in the face of calorie restriction in obese adults...
