The purpose of this study was to compare the inflammatory biomarkers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and those with normal bone mineral density (BMD). A total of 850 postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 were randomly selected for participation in this cross-sectional investigation. 100 women displayed normal BMD, while 101 were diagnosed with osteoporosis, as determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Phoenix dactylifera L. pollen is the male reproductive dust of palm flowers known as a natural product that is considered a strong stimulant of sexual potency and fertility in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM). In this regard, no evidence-based medications are empirically prescribed to treat IMI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) are essential long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) that are essential for optimal health and development.
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of maternal fish oil (containing omega-3 LCPUFA) intake from 21th week of pregnancy to 30 days postpartum for neurodevelopment and growth of infants at 9 and 12 months.
Methods: This was a follow-up study of a triple-blinded clinical trial.
This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and primary osteoporosis. This was a cross-sectional study. Among 850 randomly selected postmenopausal women aged 50-65 years, 232 women consisted of 124 women with normal bone mineral density (BMD) and 108 with primary osteoporosis were selected after examining the eligibility criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: One of the most common complications of IUD users is bleeding and dysmenorrhea. These complications vary in the different types of IUDs. The aim of this study was to compare the bleeding and dysmenorrhea in ML CU 375 IUD and Copper T 380A IUD.
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