Publications by authors named "Sayyed-Morteza Safavi"
Background And Aim: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a severe and rare inflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system through optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. Present study aimed to investigate the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and risk of NMOSD.
Methods: In this case-control study, 30 NMOSD cases and 90 aged matched healthy individuals were recruited.
Background: Little is known about the association of plant-based diet indices with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its novel predictive biomarkers, including the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and adropin. We aimed to investigate the association of plant-based diets with adropin, atherogenic index of plasma, and MetS and its components in adults.
Methods: The present population-based cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of adults aged 20-60 years in Isfahan, Iran.
Background: High sodium and low potassium intakes are associated with the early development of chronic diseases (e.g., hypertension, obesity).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To evaluate the association between diet and disease, the consideration of a whole diet has appeared to be more effective than the examination of single-nutrient intake. This study aimed to examine the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and obesity in Iranian children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 456 children aged 11-18 years, who were selected by random cluster sampling.
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of okra consumption on serum levels of lipid profiles and glycemic indices in Type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients. The present study was a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial, carried out in Kerman, Iran. Sixty T2D patients were randomized into intervention and control groups and received 10 g okra powder blended in 150 g conventional yogurt or conventional yogurt alone, along with dinner and lunch, for 8 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of present study was to compare, and determine, the effects of a modified alternate-day fasting diet vs. calorie restriction on inflammatory indices and coagulation factors. This was a randomized clinical trial consisting of 80 metabolic syndrome patients, who were enrolled and randomly dichotomized into a modified alternate-day fasting diet or calorie restriction group for 4 months.
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- The study compared the effects of calorie restriction and modified alternate-day fasting on adults with metabolic syndrome over 8 weeks.
- Out of 70 participants, 69 completed the trial, and results showed that modified alternate-day fasting led to significant reductions in body weight, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and fasting plasma glucose compared to calorie restriction.
- However, no meaningful differences were found between the two diets in terms of lipid profiles, blood pressure (diastolic), or insulin measures, indicating both diets were similarly tolerable.
- The findings suggest that modified alternate-day fasting may be a more effective strategy for some metabolic syndrome parameters, but further research is needed to validate these results.
Purpose: There are epidemiologic studies indicating a positive correlation between high sodium and low potassium intake and body mass index. Therefore, this study was conducted in a cross-sectional sample of Iranian children and adolescents to evaluate the link between 24-h urinary Na:K ratio and risk of obesity.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 374 participants aged 11-18 years were included.
Background: Few studies have investigated the effects of dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on obesity in children. The present study was conducted to examine adherence to the DASH diet in relation to obesity in children and adolescents, Isfahan, Iran.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 456 children aged 11-18 years who were selected by random cluster sampling method.
Background: Emerging evidence suggests a relationship between sodium (Na) intake and obesity risk. The aim of this study was to investigate the link between 24-hour (24-h) urinary Na excretion and adiposity measures in a sample of Iranian children and adolescents.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among 374 healthy individuals aged 11-18 years old.
Primary dysmenorrhea is a womanhood problem around the world and negatively affects quality of life. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and to determine the factors associated with its intensity. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 311 undergraduate female students aged 18 to 27 years in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Brown rice (BR) is unpolished rice with various beneficial compounds such as vitamins, magnesium and other minerals, dietary fiber, essential fatty acids, γ-oryzanol and γ-aminobutyric acid. In the present study, we compared the effects of white rice (WR) and BR on inflammatory marker high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and cardiovascular risk factors among non-menopausal overweight or obese female.
Methods: In a randomized cross-over clinical trial, 40 overweight or obese (body mass index (BMI) >25) women were randomly allocated to group 1 (n = 20): Treatment with BR diet and group 2 (n = 20): Treatment with WR diet for 6 weeks (first intervention period).
Background: Zinc deficiency is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries, including Iran. The main direct causes of zinc deficiency are insufficient zinc intake, absorption or metabolic disorder, and increase in need during acute growth periods.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of zinc deficiency in preschool boys and girls in urban and rural populations in order to assist policy makers.