Dietary phytochemical index and psychological disorders in a large sample of Iranian adults: a population-based study.

Background: Intake of plant foods and phytochemicals can decrease the odds of mental health.

Aim: The aim of study is to investigate the association between Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in a large sample of Iranian adults.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 7385 adults aged 20-50 years old were provided from the recruitment phase of Yazd Health Study, a population-based cohort research on Iranian adults.

Adherence to low carbohydrate diets and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case control study.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as the excessive accumulation of fat in the liver cells of people who do not drink alcohol. The aim of study is investigated the association between low carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and NAFLD.

Methods: This age and gender-matched case-control study was conducted on 120 patients newly diagnosed with NAFLD and 120 adults without NAFLD.