Publications by authors named "Narges Ghorbani Bavani"

Purpose: The use of natural and herbal products as alternative therapies, in conjunction with blood glucose-lowering medications, is on the rise for patients with diabetes. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis of both human and animal models to investigate the impact of chamomile consumption on glycemic control.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted on all published papers from January 1990 up to January 2022 via Scopus, PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, and ISI Web of Science.

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Gestational weight gain has been one of the most important risk factors for adverse maternal, perinatal, and long-term outcomes. Our systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to incorporate the evidence regarding the association between gestational weight gain and food insecurity (FI). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the possible association between FI and insufficient or excessive gestational weight gain by conducting a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, ISI, and Google Scholar from January 1, 1990 until February 1, 2022.

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Background: The irregular meal pattern and meal-skipping might be related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), however, findings of previous investigations are contradictory. We aimed to examine the relation of meal regularity with IBS in Iranian adult population.

Methods: Data on 4599 adults who worked in 50 different health centers were used in this cross-sectional study.

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Objective: We investigated the association of dietary Mg intake with insulin resistance and markers of endothelial function among Iranian women.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Setting: Usual dietary intakes were assessed using a validated FFQ.

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