Mohammad Eftekhari
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View article: Mental health and health-related quality of life response to curcumin-probiotic drink powder co-supplementation in adults with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome: a four-arm randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Mental health and health-related quality of life response to curcumin-probiotic drink powder co-supplementation in adults with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome: a four-arm randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial Open
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with deteriorated mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Curcumin and probiotics improved MetS, mental health and HRQOL. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of curcum…
View article: The effects of kefir drink on liver aminotransferases and metabolic indicators in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
The effects of kefir drink on liver aminotransferases and metabolic indicators in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial Open
IRCT20170916036204N6 (2018/08/03).
View article: Factors affecting the survival of prediabetic patients: comparison of Cox proportional hazards model and random survival forest method
Factors affecting the survival of prediabetic patients: comparison of Cox proportional hazards model and random survival forest method Open
Our findings show that the incidence of diabetes was alarmingly high in Iran. The results suggested that several demographic and clinical factors are associated with diabetes occurrence in prediabetic patients. The high-risk population nee…
View article: The Prevalence of Normal-Weight Obesity and Its Possible Related Dietary Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study of University Employees of Shiraz, Iran
The Prevalence of Normal-Weight Obesity and Its Possible Related Dietary Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study of University Employees of Shiraz, Iran Open
Background: Normal-weight obesity (NWO), defined as normal body mass index (BMI) but high body fat, is related to chronic health conditions. This study aims to assess the prevalence of NWO and some possible relationships with dietary facto…
View article: The association between diet quality indices and oxidative stress biomarkers in male footballers and healthy active controls
The association between diet quality indices and oxidative stress biomarkers in male footballers and healthy active controls Open
Objective The aim of the present study was the association between the relationship between Dietary Quality Index-International (DQI-I) and Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and the urinary levels of F 2alpha -isoprostane (F 2a -IP) and 8-hydroxy…
View article: Effect of a plant-based diet on oxidative stress biomarkers in male footballers
Effect of a plant-based diet on oxidative stress biomarkers in male footballers Open
Proper nutrition plays a vital role in modulating oxidative status. There is an increasing popularity of plant-based dietary patterns among athletes. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the plant-based diet index (PDI) score am…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with inter-arm systolic and diastolic blood pressure differences: results from the baseline Fasa Adult’s Cohort Study (FACS)
Prevalence and factors associated with inter-arm systolic and diastolic blood pressure differences: results from the baseline Fasa Adult’s Cohort Study (FACS) Open
Background One of the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases is the inter-arm blood pressure difference (IAD), which can be easily measured. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors related to the Iranian popul…
View article: Comparison of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Honey and Spirulina platensis with Sulfasalazine and Mesalazine on Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats
Comparison of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Honey and Spirulina platensis with Sulfasalazine and Mesalazine on Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats Open
 Background: Antioxidant therapy has gained attention for the treatment of ulcerative coliÂtis (UC). The excessive generation of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species in the gastrointestinal tract increases oxidative stress, thereby leading t…
View article: The FEDBD plasma’s quantitative investigation of skin parameters: Skin elasticity, thickness, density, tissue oxygenation, perfusion, and edema
The FEDBD plasma’s quantitative investigation of skin parameters: Skin elasticity, thickness, density, tissue oxygenation, perfusion, and edema Open
This study used the FEDBD plasma device for skin rejuvenation in animal samples. There were two groups of six male Wistar rats. Before starting the treatment, immediately after the treatment, the fourth week, and the tenth week of follow-u…
View article: The effects of zinc supplementation on the metabolic factors in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
The effects of zinc supplementation on the metabolic factors in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial Open
Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with metabolic factors including obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and elevated inflammatory factors. Zinc (Zn) supplementation has been investig…
View article: The effects of powdered drinks enriched with curcumin and probiotics on lipid profile and atherogenic indices in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled clinical trial
The effects of powdered drinks enriched with curcumin and probiotics on lipid profile and atherogenic indices in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled clinical trial Open
Cardiovascular disease is prevalent globally and is the most common complication of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Previous studies have suggested that curcumin and probiotics may improve the lipid profile, so we aimed to investigate the effec…
View article: Diet diversity and food quality score in male football players and healthy non-athlete controls in relation to oxidative stress biomarkers: a descriptive-analytical study
Diet diversity and food quality score in male football players and healthy non-athlete controls in relation to oxidative stress biomarkers: a descriptive-analytical study Open
Background Dietary patterns that include high-quality and varied food groups have the potential to modulate oxidative status. This research was conducted to determine dietary diversity score (DDS) and food quality score (FQS) in football p…
View article: Effects of single-dose and co-supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 on metabolic profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT
Effects of single-dose and co-supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 on metabolic profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT Open
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous medical condition with a cluster of metabolic and endocrine disorders including dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hyperandrogenism. Objective: The present study aimed to d…
View article: Predictive value of triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride glycemic index for diabetes incidence in pre-diabetes patients: a prospective cohort study
Predictive value of triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride glycemic index for diabetes incidence in pre-diabetes patients: a prospective cohort study Open
Background The triglyceride glucose (TyG) and triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-c) are the indices that can predict the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to ex…
View article: The quantitative investigation of spark plasma on skin parameters with skin elasticity, thickness, density, and biometric characteristics
The quantitative investigation of spark plasma on skin parameters with skin elasticity, thickness, density, and biometric characteristics Open
Cold atmospheric plasma has been developed and utilized as a novel technique for skin rejuvenation because of its various effects on cells and living things. This study investigated the accuracy of this claim and any possible side effects …
View article: The quantitative investigation of FEDBD plasma on skin parameters: skin elasticity, thickness, density, tissue oxygenation, perfusion, and edema
The quantitative investigation of FEDBD plasma on skin parameters: skin elasticity, thickness, density, tissue oxygenation, perfusion, and edema Open
Beauty and youth are the most critical and challenging issues in medicine and beauty science, and humans always seek to find a new method for the elixir of youth. Innovative technologies based on physical principles have also been presente…
View article: Relationship between Normal-Weight Obesity and metabolic disturbances: A cross-sectional study of Iranian employees
Relationship between Normal-Weight Obesity and metabolic disturbances: A cross-sectional study of Iranian employees Open
Background: Normal-weight obesity (NWO), characterized by normal Body Mass Index (BMI) but excess body fat (BF), is a potential contributor to chronic diseases. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between this phenomenon and…
View article: The quantitative investigation of spark plasma on skin parameters: skin elasticity, thickness, density, and biometric characteristics
The quantitative investigation of spark plasma on skin parameters: skin elasticity, thickness, density, and biometric characteristics Open
Cold atmospheric plasma has been developed and utilized as a novel technique for skin rejuvenation because of its various effects on cells and living things. This study investigated the accuracy of this claim and any possible side effects …
View article: Effects of probiotic and magnesium co-supplementation on mood, cognition, intestinal barrier function and inflammation in individuals with obesity and depressed mood: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Effects of probiotic and magnesium co-supplementation on mood, cognition, intestinal barrier function and inflammation in individuals with obesity and depressed mood: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial Open
Background The co-occurrence of obesity and mood impairments named as “metabolic mood syndrome” (MMS) is often neglected in the obesity management. This study aimed to evaluate effects of Probio-Tec ® BG-VCap-6.5 and magnesium co-supplemen…
View article: The Effect of Short-term Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet on Hunger Hormones, Anthropometric Parameters, and Brain Structures in Middle-aged Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Effect of Short-term Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet on Hunger Hormones, Anthropometric Parameters, and Brain Structures in Middle-aged Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Open
For the first time, this study showed that the MIND diet intervention could improve the devastating effect of obesity on metabolic profiles and anthropometric parameters. However, we could not find its effect on brain structures.Trial regi…
View article: Determinants of Weight Gain Process in Premature Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Determinants of Weight Gain Process in Premature Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Open
Background: A premature birth is a life threatening situation that causes an increase in infant death. The aim of the present study was to investigate the contributing factors to the weight gain process in premature infants in the Neonatal…
View article: The prevalence of normal-weight obesity and its possible related dietary factors: A cross-sectional study of university employees of Iran
The prevalence of normal-weight obesity and its possible related dietary factors: A cross-sectional study of university employees of Iran Open
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Normal-Weight Obesity (NWO) and some possible relationships with dietary factors in an Iranian population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the participants…
View article: Effect of MIND diet intervention on cognitive performance and brain structure in healthy obese women: a randomized controlled trial
Effect of MIND diet intervention on cognitive performance and brain structure in healthy obese women: a randomized controlled trial Open
Previous studies suggested adherence to recently developed Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) associated with cognitive performance. This study aimed to examine the effect of MIND dietary pattern on cognitiv…
View article: Non-Cutaneous Melanoma, Findings and Prognostic Value of FDG PET/CT: A Case Series of 23 patients and review of the literature.
Non-Cutaneous Melanoma, Findings and Prognostic Value of FDG PET/CT: A Case Series of 23 patients and review of the literature. Open
Similar to cutaneous melanoma, PET/CT is valuable in the management of NCM patients and is superior to conventional imaging modalities, with the exception of brain metastases. Patients with negative PET/CT findings have a better outcome as…