Publications by authors named "Mohammad Ali Goudarzi"

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  • - The systematic review analyzed the effects of kiwifruit consumption on body measurements and important metabolic health parameters in adults through a search of various scientific databases, including PubMed and Scopus, up to August 2023.
  • - Results from six randomized clinical trials showed that kiwifruit intake led to a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, but did not significantly affect triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, C-reactive protein, body weight, body mass index, or waist circumference.
  • - The study concludes that while kiwifruit may help lower LDL cholesterol, it doesn't significantly impact other body measurements or cardiometabolic factors.
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  • The study analyzed the effects of green coffee bean extract (GCBE) on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate (HR) in adults, finding mixed results in previous literature.
  • Out of 1624 records, 10 studies with 563 participants showed that GCBE significantly reduced both SBP and DBP, but had no notable impact on heart rate.
  • The researchers concluded that while GCBE may help reduce hypertension, it does not significantly affect heart rate, especially in women.
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Introduction: There is a growing interest in the considerable benefits of grape products intake, as some studies have indicated that they may improve cardiometabolic risk factors. However, the widespread impact of grape products on the anthropometric indices is not fully resolved.

Method: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effects of grape products intake on anthropometric indices in adults.

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Earlier investigations into the impact of purslane, , on lipid profile and C-reactive protein (CRP) produced contradictory findings. The effect of purslane consumption on lipid profiles and CRP was assessed in this comprehensive review and meta-analysis. We conducted a thorough literature search in online databases, including PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane library, and ISI Web of Science to find relevant randomized controlled trials up to June 2023.

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Inflammation, a type of the body's defense against injury or infection, causes many chronic disorders including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Therefore, discovering natural compounds with numerous biological activities for the management of inflammation is highly recommended. Out of natural compounds, peppermint and its main component, menthol, has been suggested to possess antiinflammatory potential.

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Purslane (.) is a herbal remedy with wide range of pharmaceutic properties. Although the beneficial effect of purslane on the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has been shown, there is an inconsistency among the results of previous studies.

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