Publications by authors named "Zahra Saeedirad"
Background: Spontaneous abortion (SA) is reported to be associated with Fat Mass And Obesity-Associated FTO genotype and dietary intake of selenium. This research assessed the potential interactions between the risk of SA, dietary selenium intake, and the FTO rs9939609 polymorphism.
Methods: This case-control study encompassed 192 women who experienced SA and 347 control participants.
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- Spontaneous abortion (SA) is a common complication in pregnancy influenced by genetic factors and maternal nutrition.
- A study analyzed 192 women with a history of SA versus 347 healthy women, examining the impact of dietary carotenoids and specific gene polymorphisms on the occurrence of SA.
- The findings revealed that higher intake of β-cryptoxanthin might protect against SA only in women with the TT genotype of the related gene, while no significant links were found for other carotenoids.
The Presence of Food Addiction in Patients with Binge Eating Disorder Was Associated with Higher Weight, Poor Body Composition Outcomes, Lower Serum Level of Magnesium and Higher Ferritin 2 Years Post-LSG Surgery.
Obes Surg
December 2024
Background: This study examined the presence of food addiction (FA) in patients with binge eating disorder (BED) 2 years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and explored its association with some minerals, ferritin, weight loss and, body composition outcomes.
Materials And Methods: In this study, 120 patients with BED who had undergone LSG 2 years prior to participation were enrolled. BED was assessed using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria and presence of FA was assessed using the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS).
The association between consumption of dairy products and risk of type 2 diabetes.
Cardiovasc Endocrinol Metab
March 2025
Background: The effects of dairy products on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unclear. Some studies have revealed the beneficial effects, whereas others found harmful effects of dairy products on the risk of T2DM. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association of different types of dairy products with risk of T2DM in Iranian adults.
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- The study explores the relationship between dietary choline intake and transient global amnesia (TGA), suggesting a potential protective effect of choline on memory.
- Researchers analyzed data from 258 TGA patients and 520 non-amnesic participants using a validated food questionnaire, finding a significant inverse relationship between choline intake and TGA occurrence.
- The findings remained significant even after controlling for various lifestyle factors, indicating the need for more extensive research to further confirm choline's effects on memory function.
Objectives: Several studies demonstrated the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in body composition, specifically on the lean body mass and fat mass in hemodialysis patients.
Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a total of 120 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients were randomly allocated into two groups.
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- The study investigates the link between transient global amnesia (TGA) and dietary intake of vitamin B12, aiming to understand how diet might influence this form of short-term memory loss.
- Conducted with 258 individuals with TGA and 520 without in Sabzevar, Iran, researchers used a Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess vitamin B12 intake and employed logistic regression models for analysis.
- Findings indicate that higher dietary intake of vitamin B12 is associated with a lower risk of TGA, suggesting that vitamin B12 deficiency could be a concern for those at risk; further research is recommended to explore this relationship.
Background: Despite advancements in breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment, it continues to be a serious health concern among women due to its high incidence rate. Thus, prevention strategies in BC are essential. Some nutrients such as vitamin D may play a preventive role against BC through different genes which have a vital role in several pathways.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) may be influenced by dietary carbohydrates. The aim of this study was to investigate the link between CVDs and the intake of carbohydrates.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data was extracted from the Prospective Epidemiologic Research Studies in Iran (PERSIAN) cohort in Sabzevar, Iran.
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- - The study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), a common oral condition, suggesting that antioxidants may help prevent RAS.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 144 individuals with RAS and 135 without it, using food frequency questionnaires to evaluate their dietary antioxidant index (DAI).
- - Findings revealed a significant negative association between RAS occurrence and both zinc's DAI and total DAI score, indicating that a higher antioxidant diet may reduce the risk of RAS.
Background And Aim: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers around the world. The link between nutrients and the likelihood of developing CRC remains uncertain. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the potential connection between dietary intake/dietary supplements and the occurrence of CRC through a literature review.
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- * Researchers conducted a case-control study with 258 individuals with TGA and 520 without, using a food frequency questionnaire to assess fat intake.
- * Findings indicate that higher intake of alpha-linolenic acid (a type of omega-3) is linked to a lower risk of TGA, while higher intake of n-6 fatty acids is associated with an increased risk, even after accounting for other factors.
Previous studies reported that iron may have an indispensable role in the risk of hypertension (HTN). However, the result of the studies on the relationship between iron and risk of HTN is inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the association between the association of dietary iron intake and HTN in the Iranian population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The FTO gene polymorphisms may influence the effects of lifestyle interventions on obesity. The present study aimed to assess the influence of the rs9930506 FTO gene polymorphism on the success of a comprehensive weight loss intervention in male adolescents with overweight and obesity.
Methods: This study was carried out on 96 adolescent boys with overweight and obesity who were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 53) and control (n = 43) groups.
Background: Several amino acids and their derivatives have been implicated in insulin resistance (IR) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This research sought to establish a relationship between the dietary levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and the risk of T2DM.
Methods: This case-control study was carried out on 4200 participants consisting of 589 people with T2DM and 3611 non-diabetic aged 35 to 70 years residents in Sabzevar, Iran.
Background: Adequate intake of natural antioxidants may improve female fertility. The aim of this study was to examine the link between female infertility and dietary antioxidant index (DAI).
Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 125 women with recently diagnosis of reduced ovarian reserves (AMH < 1.
This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and multiple sclerosis (MS), through the potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net endogenous acid production (NEAP) scores. In a hospital-based case-control study of 109 patients with MS and 130 healthy individuals, a validated 168-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and a logistic regression model were used to evaluate the association between the DAL and MS. After adjusting for age (years), gender (male/female), body mass index (Kg/m), and total calories (Kcal), the MS odds were 92% lower for those in the highest tertile of total plant-based protein (OR: 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The Mediterranean Dietary Approaches to the Stop Hypertension (DASH) Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet has been shown to have beneficial neuroprotective effects. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the link between the MIND diet adherence and multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological illness.
Methods: In a hospital-based case-control setting, 77 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and 148 healthy individuals were recruited.