Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Treatment of Obesity: A Critical Review
Hossein Imani
Hossein Imani

Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences

Department Clinical Nutrition

School of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. The Effect of Red Pepper/Capsaicin on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Grade Assessment, Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases (2026)
2. The Effect of Red Pepper/Capsaicin on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Grade Assessment, Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases (2026)
3. The Role of Probiotics in Nutritional Intake and Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Children With Severe Sepsis: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Scientific Reports (2026)
4. Association Between Consumption of Different Food Groups and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies, British Journal of Nutrition (2025)
5. Effect of Probiotics on Intestinal Permeability in Critically Ill Children With Sepsis: Preliminary Results From a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, European Journal of Nutrition (2025)
6. Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Diabetic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial, BMC Nutrition (2025)
7. Effects of Multimodal Nutritional Intervention on Nutritional Status and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial, BMJ Open (2025)
8. Patterns of Nutrients Intake in Relation to Depression, Anxiety, and Psychological Distress Among Iranian University Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (2025)
9. Patterns of Nutrients Intake in Relation to Depression, Anxiety, and Psychological Distress Among Iranian University Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (2025)
10. The Effect of Intermittent Fasting Diet in Comparison With Low-Calorie Diet on Inflammation, Lipid Profile, Glycemic Index, Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (Mafld): A Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Therapeutics (2025)
11. The Efficacy and Safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Non-Diabetic Adults With Overweight/Obesity: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, European Journal of Pharmacology (2025)
12. Association of Phase Angle With Sarcopenia and Muscle Function in Patients With Copd: A Case-Control Study, BMC Pulmonary Medicine (2024)
13. Consumption of a New Developed Synbiotic Yogurt Improves Oxidative Stress Status in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Scientific Reports (2024)
14. Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Metabolic Parameters, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Diabetic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Study Protocol for a Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial, Trials (2024)
15. Efficacy of Dietary Supplements on Mortality and Clinical Outcomes in Adults With Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis, Clinical Nutrition (2024)
16. The Association of Fructose and Fiber Consumption and Physical Activity With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study, BMC Nutrition (2024)
17. The Effect of a New Developed Synbiotic Yogurt Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Nutrition and Diabetes (2024)
18. The Effect of Oral Nutrition Supplement (Ons) on the Nutritional and Clinical Status of Patients Undergoing Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, BMC Nutrition (2024)
19. Adherence to Mediterranean Dietary Quality Index and Risk of Breast Cancer in Adult Women: A Case-Control Study, BMC Women's Health (2023)
20. Association Between Diabetes Risk Reduction Diet Score and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case–Control Study, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2023)
21. Association Between Diabetes Risk Reduction Diet Score and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case–Control Study, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2023)
22. Comparison of Three Malnutrition Screening Tools Prior to Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation, Frontiers in Nutrition (2023)
23. Effect of Two Vitamin D Repletion Protocols on 24-H Urine Calcium in Patients With Recurrent Calcium Kidney Stones and Vitamin D Deficiency: A Randomized Clinical Trial, European Journal of Medical Research (2023)
24. Fiber Intake and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Dose Response Meta-Analysis, Food Science and Nutrition (2023)
25. Nutritional Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, Nutrition Reviews (2023)
26. The Association Between Dietary Intakes of Zinc, Vitamin C and Covid-19 Severity and Related Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2023)
27. The Effect of a New Developed Synbiotic Yogurt Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome Components, Oxidative Stress Status, and Some Other Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial, BMC Nutrition (2023)
28. The Effects of Intermittent Fasting Diet in Comparison With Low-Calorie Diet on Lipid Profile, Glycemic Status, and Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (Nafld): A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, BMC Nutrition (2023)
29. Association of Empirically Derived Food-Based Inflammatory Potential of the Diet and Breast Cancer: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study, Clinical Breast Cancer (2022)
30. Dietary Carbohydrate Quality and Quantity and Risk of Breast Cancer Among Iranian Women, Nutrition and Cancer (2022)
31. Does Folic Acid Supplementation Have a Positive Effect on Improving Memory? a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2022)
32. Effect of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers and Serum Glucose in Hemodialysis Children: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Renal Nutrition (2022)
33. Effects of an Iranian Traditional Fermented Food Consumption on Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, and Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, European Journal of Nutrition (2022)
34. Food Quality Score and Risk of Breast Cancer Among Iranian Women: Findings From a Case Control Study, Nutrition and Cancer (2022)
35. Habitual- and Meal-Specific Carbohydrate Quality Index and Their Relation to Metabolic Syndrome in a Sample of Iranian Adults, Frontiers in Nutrition (2022)
36. Healthy Eating Index-2015 and Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study, Nutrition and Food Science (2022)
37. Higher Fruits and Vegetables Consumption Is Not Associated With Risk of Breast Cancer in Iranian Women, Nutrition and Cancer (2022)
38. Naringenin and Cryptotanshinone Shift The Immune Response Towards Th1 and Modulate T Regulatory Cells Via Jak2/Stat3 Pathway in Breast Cancer, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
39. The Association of Appetite and Hormones (Leptin, Ghrelin, and Insulin) With Resting Metabolic Rate in Overweight/ Obese Women: A Case–Control Study, BMC Nutrition (2022)
40. The Association of Dietary Insulin Index and Load With Resting Metabolic Rate (Rmr) in Women Referred to Health Centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Journal of Payavard Salamat (2022)
41. The Influence of Vitamin E and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Reproductive Health Indices Among Male Workers Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields, American Journal of Men's Health (2022)
42. Adherence to Lifelines Diet Score (Llds) Is Associated With Better Sleep Quality in Overweight and Obese Women, Eating and Weight Disorders (2021)
43. Comparison of Modified Nutric, Nrs-2002, and Must Scores in Iranian Critically Ill Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Prospective Cohort Study, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2021)
44. Dietary Insulin Index and Insulin Load in Relation to Breast Cancer: Findings From a Case–Control Study, Clinical Breast Cancer (2021)
45. Effect of French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Supplementation on Metabolic Status and Serum Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Microalbuminuria, Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2021)
46. Effect of L-Arginine on Cardiac Reverse Remodeling and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure, Clinical Nutrition (2021)
47. Effect of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Lipid Profile and Apolipoproteins in Children on Hemodialysis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Pediatric Nephrology (2021)
48. Higher Dietary Insulin Load and Index Are Not Associated With the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity in Iranian Adults, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
49. Lack of a Relationship Between Vitamin D Status and Resting Metabolic Rate in Iranian Adults, American Journal of Human Biology (2021)
50. Malnutrition Risk and Related Factors in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Study, World Cancer Research Journal (2021)
51. Maximal Oxygen Consumption Is Positively Associated With Resting Metabolic Rate and Better Body Composition Profile, Obesity Medicine (2021)
52. Relationship Between Occupational Exposure to Whole-Body Vibration and Noise With Sex Hormone Levels: An Empirical Assessment in an Automobile Parts Manufacturing Plant, Toxicology and Industrial Health (2021)
53. The Association Between Adherence to Mind Diet and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case–Control Study, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
54. The Association Between Dietary Patterns and Depression in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2021)
55. The Association of Dietary Energy Density and Body Composition Components in a Sample of Iranian Adults, Frontiers in Nutrition (2021)
56. The Association of Dietary Energy Density and Body Composition Components in a Sample of Iranian Adults, Frontiers in Nutrition (2021)
57. The Possible Mediatory Role of Adipokines in the Association Between Low Carbohydrate Diet and Depressive Symptoms Among Overweight and Obese Women, PLoS ONE (2021)
58. The Relationship Between Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet Adherence and Inflammatory Factors and Insulin Resistance in Overweight and Obese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2021)
59. Effects of Traditional Fermented Food (Ash-Kardeh) Consumption on Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, and Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2020)
60. Higher Dietary Acid Load Is Not Associated With Risk of Breast Cancer in Iranian Women, Cancer Reports (2020)
61. Higher Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity Is Not Associated With Risk of Breast Cancer in Iranian Women, Breast Cancer (2020)
62. The Effect of Hesperidin Supplementation on Metabolic Profiles in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, European Journal of Nutrition (2020)
63. The Effect of Vitamin E Supplementation on Biomarkers of Endothelial Function and Inflammation Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial, Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)
64. Association Between Resting Metabolic Rate (Rmr), Respiratory Quotient (Rq) and Dietary Energy Density (Ded) in Overweight and Obese Women, Progress in Nutrition (2019)
65. Association of Dietary Energy Density With Adiposity Index, Resting Metabolic Rate, and Respiratory Quotient in Overweight and Obese Women, Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (2019)
66. Association of Dietary Pattern With Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Children With Overweight or Obesity, Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome (2019)
67. Hesperidin Improves Hepatic Steatosis, Hepatic Enzymes, and Metabolic and Inflammatory Parameters in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2019)
68. A Comparison of the Sensitivity and Specificity of Anthropometric Measurements to Predict Unhealthy Metabolic Phenotype in Overweight and Obese Women, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2018)
69. Associations of Vitamin D Status and Metabolic Dyslipidemia and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype in Apparently Healthy Adults, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2018)
70. Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Serum Bone Turnover Markers in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (2018)
71. An Iranian Consensus Document for Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients, Recommendations and Initial Steps Toward Regional Guidelines, Tanaffos (2017)
72. An Iranian Consensus Document for Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients, Recommendations and Initial Steps Toward Regional Guidelines, Tanaffos (2017)
73. Effects of Ginger on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Peritoneal Dialysis International (2016)
74. Effects of Ginger on Serum Glucose, Advanced Glycation End Products, and Inflammation in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Nutrition (2015)
75. Can Sperm Protamine Deficiency Induce Sperm Premature Chromosomal Condensation?, Andrologia (2006)