Abdulrahman S. Al‐Khalifa
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View article: Antioxidant, Antihyperlipidemic, and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Saudi Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Pulp, Pits, and Juice Phenolic Extracts and Fiber in Hypercholesteromic Rats
Antioxidant, Antihyperlipidemic, and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Saudi Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Pulp, Pits, and Juice Phenolic Extracts and Fiber in Hypercholesteromic Rats Open
The bioactive properties and effects of the pulp, seeds, and juice polyphenol extracts and dietary fibers of two date cultivars namely Khalas and Sukkari on the lipid profile, antioxidant enzymes, and inflammatory markers of rats fed chole…
View article: The effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on anthropometric, hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers in pre-and post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort of Saudi women
The effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on anthropometric, hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers in pre-and post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort of Saudi women Open
Background The menopausal transition significantly affects cardiometabolic health, primarily due to changes in reproductive hormones, particularly decreased estrogen levels and relative androgen excess. Adult Muslim women, both pre-and pos…
View article: A Comparative Study of Food Intake and Adipose Tissue Distribution in Saudi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A Comparative Study of Food Intake and Adipose Tissue Distribution in Saudi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Open
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent disorder that affects reproductive-aged women and has reproductive, metabolic, and psychosocial effects. This research was intended to investigate the comparison between food intake and adipos…
View article: The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Markers among Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Markers among Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background and objectives: Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) is a monthlong practice in which Muslims fast during the whole day from sunrise to sunset. During this month, fasting people change their dietary behavior and alter their eating…
View article: The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Biomarkers among Pre-and Post-menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Biomarkers among Pre-and Post-menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
By shifting eating hours from daytime to nighttime, Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) illustrates how religious beliefs influence human dietary behavior and subsequent anthropometric and metabolic measures. This study aimed to investigate…
View article: Average daily intake of artificially food color additives by school children in Saudi Arabia
Average daily intake of artificially food color additives by school children in Saudi Arabia Open
Food safety is related to nutritional risk in children. This study is to determine the types of artificial food color additives (AFCAs) daily intake by school children aged 6 to 17 years for ten AFCAs. Sunset Yellow (E110), Tartrazine (E10…
View article: Alpha-linolenic acid rich Allium porrum methanolic extract potentially inhibits HT-115 human colon cancer cells proliferation via mitochondria mediated apoptotic mechanism
Alpha-linolenic acid rich Allium porrum methanolic extract potentially inhibits HT-115 human colon cancer cells proliferation via mitochondria mediated apoptotic mechanism Open
Colon cancer is the third most devastating cancer type in morbidity and mortality associated with severe comorbidities in developing and developed countries. Dietary supplementation of alpha-linolenic acid has a beneficial effect on intest…
View article: Dietary intake of artificial food color additives containing food products by school-going children
Dietary intake of artificial food color additives containing food products by school-going children Open
View article: Antihyperlipidemic and hepatic antioxidant effects of Leek leaf methanol extract in high fat diet-fed rats
Antihyperlipidemic and hepatic antioxidant effects of Leek leaf methanol extract in high fat diet-fed rats Open
Hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress are major risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. This study was designed to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatic antioxidant potentials of the methanol Leek …
View article: <i>Cucurbita ficifolia</i> Fruit Extract Induces Tp53/Caspase‐Mediated Apoptosis in MCF‐7 Breast Cancer Cells
<i>Cucurbita ficifolia</i> Fruit Extract Induces Tp53/Caspase‐Mediated Apoptosis in MCF‐7 Breast Cancer Cells Open
The second most biggest cancer worldwide is breast cancer. There is an increasing need for safer, effective, and affordable drug candidates from natural sources to treat breast cancer. In the present investigation, the anticancer effect of…
View article: The Twazon Arabic Weight Loss App: App-Based Intervention for Saudi Women With Obesity
The Twazon Arabic Weight Loss App: App-Based Intervention for Saudi Women With Obesity Open
The findings have demonstrated that engagement with the Twazon app renders positive changes in body weight, WC, and energy intake. mHealth weight loss apps and interventions have the potential to be effective in promoting weight loss and h…
View article: The Twazon Arabic Weight Loss App: App-Based Intervention for Saudi Women With Obesity (Preprint)
The Twazon Arabic Weight Loss App: App-Based Intervention for Saudi Women With Obesity (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND By 2022, it is estimated that the rate of female obesity (78%) in Saudi Arabia will almost double that of males (41%). Despite being mainly attributed to poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and a lack of health awareness, behaviora…
View article: Antioxidant effect of Arabian coffee (<i>Coffea arabica</i> L) blended with cloves or cardamom in high-fat diet-fed C57BL/6J mice
Antioxidant effect of Arabian coffee (<i>Coffea arabica</i> L) blended with cloves or cardamom in high-fat diet-fed C57BL/6J mice Open
Purpose: To investigate the antioxidant activity of Coffea Arabica L in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed C57BL/6J mice.Methods: A decoction of Arabian coffee blended with or without cardamom or cloves was orally administered to HFD-fed C57BL/6J mic…
View article: Development of ‘Twazon’: An Arabic App for Weight Loss
Development of ‘Twazon’: An Arabic App for Weight Loss Open
Information communication technologies, such as smartphone apps, may be an effective tool for facilitating the modification of unhealthy lifestyle habits in Saudi; however, consideration must be given to the target population, cultural nor…
View article: Do Arabic weight-loss apps adhere to evidence-informed practices?
Do Arabic weight-loss apps adhere to evidence-informed practices? Open
Mobile technology has been used successfully for promoting health and weight loss and for treating obesity. There is a high prevalence of smartphone and tablet users among the Saudi population. This study aimed to identify whether current …
View article: What Overweight Women Want From a Weight Loss App: A Qualitative Study on Arabic Women
What Overweight Women Want From a Weight Loss App: A Qualitative Study on Arabic Women Open
This study identifies weight loss app features from the users' perspective, which should be considered in the development of a weight loss app for this population.
View article: Antioxidant and angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities of date seed protein hydrolysates prepared using Alcalase, Flavourzyme and Thermolysin
Antioxidant and angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities of date seed protein hydrolysates prepared using Alcalase, Flavourzyme and Thermolysin Open