Human Nutrition: المرسلات الحديثة
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Sex distinctive patterns in the association between serum bicarbonate and uric acid levels among healthy adults. Qatar biobank data
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Background: Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism and is a potent plasma antioxidant but with pro-inflammatory effects. At high levels, it may increase the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such ... -
Does the Mediterranean Diet Have Any Effect on Lipid Profile, Central Obesity and Liver Enzymes in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Subjects? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)The effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet (MD) in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) subjects has been evaluated in several randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to ... -
Testing the Anticancer Effect of Matcha Using Zebrafish as an Animal Model
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients show the poorest prognosis and survival and the highest metastasis prevalence among all breast cancer subtypes. Matcha ... -
High-quality and anti-inflammatory diets and a healthy lifestyle are associated with lower sleep apnea risk
(2022 , Article)Study Objectives: Most studies on diet and sleep apnea focus on calorie restriction. Here we investigate potential associations between dietary quality (Healthy Eating Index [HEI], Dietary Inflammatory Index [DII]) and ... -
Associations of Recreational and Nonrecreational Physical Activity and Body Weight Change on Cardiovascular Disease Mortality During the Obesogenic Transition in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Follow-up Study
( NLM (Medline) , 2023 , Article)BACKGROUND: To investigate cardiovascular disease mortality associated with longitudinal changes in body weight, and recreational and nonrecreational physical activity during the obesogenic transition in the United States ... -
Association between Lebanese Mediterranean Diet and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Lebanese Older Adults—A Preliminary Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Discrepancies in the characteristics of the food components of a Mediterranean diet exist based on the country of origin. In Lebanon, a traditional Mediterranean diet emphasizes the high intakes of fruits (including dried), ... -
Exposure to Ochratoxin A from Rice Consumption in Lebanon and United Arab Emirates: A Comparative Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Our study aims to evaluate the ochratoxin A (OTA) in rice marketed in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and to determine the exposure to OTA from rice consumption. All brands available in the market were collected ... -
Exposure Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 through Consumption of Rice in the United Arab Emirates
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Rice is one of the most consumed staple foods worldwide and a major part of the diet for half of the global population. Being primarily cultivated in countries with warm and humid environments increases rice’s susceptibility ... -
Association between Dietary Patterns and Cognitive Function among Qatari Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Qatar Biobank Study.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)This study aimed to assess the association between dietary patterns and cognitive function among Qatari adults. In a cross-sectional analysis, data on 1000 Qatari adults attending the Qatar Biobank Study (QBB) aged ≥18 ... -
Dietary Patterns and Circadian Syndrome among Adults Attending NHANES 2005–2016
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The study aimed to assess the associations of dietary patterns and circadian syndrome (CircS). Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2016 were analyzed (n = 10,486). Factor analysis was ... -
Association between war-related traumatic events and blood pressure trajectory: a population-based study among the mid-aged and older Palestinian adults living in Gaza
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Background: Little is known regarding health status in an environment characterized by instability and ongoing war risks. This study investigated hypertension disease burden and associations of war-related traumatic events ... -
Association of Macronutrients Intake with Body Composition and Sarcopenic Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Population-Based Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2018
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The association of macronutrients intake with body composition and sarcopenic obesity remains uncertain in children and adolescents. We aimed to explore the association between macronutrients intake and body composition, ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle behaviors and their association with personality among adults in Qatar: A cross-sectional study
( Public Library of Science , 2022 , Article)The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) resulted in lockdowns and social distancing measures enforced by governments around the world. This study aimed to identify changes in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical ... -
Assessment of Nutrients Associated With the Risk of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Case-Control Study
( Enviro Research Publishers , 2022 , Article)Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease characterized by the loss in bone density and modification in bone structure. These changes will increase bone fragility and the risk of fracture particularly among postmenopausal ... -
The Therapeutic Role of Curcumin in Inflammation and Post-Surgical Outcomes
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a natural polyphenolic compound that targets multiple signaling molecules and helps in supporting health benefits as it aids in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions. ... -
Relationship between social determinants of health and quality of life in low income adults with diabetes in Lebanon
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Background & objective: Global rates of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are increasing, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region having the second highest prevalence in the world. Populations from the MENA region, including ... -
Repositioning of the global epicentre of non-optimal cholesterol
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)High blood cholesterol is typically considered a feature of wealthy western countries1,2. However, dietary and behavioural determinants of blood cholesterol are changing rapidly throughout the world3 and countries are using ... -
Comparison of nutritional status between lacto-ovo vegetarian and non-vegetarian Jordanian adults
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Vegetarian diets exclude meat, fish and poultry and/or egg and dairy products, these diets are based on grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and seeds. The purpose of this study is to compare the nutritional status ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundThe challenges in COVID-19 treatment have driven patients to seek Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the prevention and/or treatment of the disease. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote ... -
Determination of heavy metals contamination in thyme products by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Thyme herbs constitute a major part of the Mediterranean diet and are gaining worldwide popularity. However, their chemical contamination with toxic metals may put consumers at a health risk. The objective of this study ...
