The Role of Infant Sex on Human Milk Composition.

Human milk (HM) is the most necessary and complete food for infants and their survival. It is a dynamic system influenced by different factors such as the sex of the infant. The study of the factors affecting the composition of mother's milk can provide us better insight into the nutritional needs of infants with different sex and improve the nutrition of babies who do not have access to HM.

The effects of Melissa officinalis supplementation on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorder in patients with chronic stable angina.

Background: Despite advances in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in recent decades, patients experience high levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Since the calming effect of Melissa officinalis (MO) has been known, this study aimed to determine the effects of MO supplementation on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disturbances in patients with chronic stable angina (CSA).

Methods: In this double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial, 80 patients with CSA were divided randomly into two groups (taking 3 g MO supplement or placebo daily for 8 weeks).