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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Effects of Zinc, Vitamin D, and Their Co-Supplementation on Mood, Serum Cortisol, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Patients With Obesity and Mild to Moderate Depressive Symptoms: A Phase Ii, 12-Wk, 2 × 2 Factorial Design, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Mohammad Javad Hosseinzadeh Attar
Mohammad Javad Hosseinzadeh Attar

Professor of Nutritional Sciences

Department Clinical Nutrition

School of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics

Cardiac Primary Prevention Research Center

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Supplements on Pelvic Pain in Females With Endometriosis: A Grade-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Rcts, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2025)
2. Effects of Bariatric Surgeries on Binge Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, and Eating Behaviors: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Rcts, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2025)
3. Mct-Modified Ketogenic Diet As an Adjunct to Standard Treatment Regimen Could Alleviate Clinical Symptoms in Women With Endometriosis, BMC Women's Health (2025)
4. Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Serum Concentration in Normal Weight and Obese Ckd Patients Treated With Hemodialysis, BMC Nephrology (2024)
5. Dietary Patterns and Micronutrients in Respiratory Infections Including Covid-19: A Narrative Review, BMC Public Health (2024)
6. Dietary Patterns and Micronutrients in Respiratory Infections Including Covid-19: A Narrative Review, BMC Public Health (2024)
7. Effect of Nano-Curcumin Supplementation on Angina Status, and Traditional and Novel Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight or Obese Patients With Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, BMC Nutrition (2024)
8. Effect of Nano-Curcumin Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Physical and Psychological Quality of Life, and Depression in Patients With Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Trials (2024)
9. Effects of Hydrolyzed Collagen Alone or in Combination With Fish Oil on the Gut Microbiome in Patients With Major Burns, Burns (2024)
10. Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil Consumption on Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Nutritional Neuroscience (2024)
11. Effect of a Collagen-Enriched Beverage With or Without Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Wound Healing, Metabolic Biomarkers, and Adipokines in Patients With Major Burns, Clinical Nutrition (2023)
12. Effect of Diet Low in Advanced Glycation End Products on Appetite, Body Composition, and Brown Adipose Tissue Markers in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Treated With Angioplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)
13. Effects of Oleoylethanolamide Supplementation on the Expression of Lipid Metabolism-Related Genes and Serum Nrg4 Levels in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2023)
14. Impact of Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Product Restriction on Insulin Resistance and Anthropometric Indices in Coronary Artery Patients Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center (2023)
15. Implications of the Serum Concentrations of Neuregulin-4 (Nrg4) in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Case-Control Study, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center (2023)
16. Reply - Letter to the Editor: “Effect of a Collagen-Enriched Beverage With or Without Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Wound Healing, Metabolic Biomarkers, and Adipokines in Patients With Major Burns”, Clinical Nutrition (2023)
17. The Effect of Vitamin C on Oxidative Stress Indices and Skin Regimentation of Vitiligo Patients, Archives of Dermatological Research (2023)
18. The Relationship of Circulating Neuregulin 4 and Irisin, and Traditional and Novel Cardiometabolic Risk Factors With the Risk and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease, Cytokine (2023)
19. Effect of Nanocurcumin Supplementation on the Severity of Symptoms and Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Covid-19: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2022)
20. Effects of Naringenin Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight/Obese Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Pilot Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial, European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2022)
21. The Relationship Between Low-Carbohydrate Diet Score, Dietary Insulin Index and Load With Obesity in Healthy Adults, Eating and Weight Disorders (2022)
22. The Relationship Between Low-Carbohydrate Diet Score, Dietary Insulin Index and Load With Obesity in Healthy Adults, Eating and Weight Disorders (2022)
23. A Comprehensive Systematic Review of the Effects of Naringenin, a Citrus-Derived Flavonoid, on Risk Factors for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Advances in Nutrition (2021)
24. Association Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Obesity in Otherwise Healthy Adults: Role of Age and Sex, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
25. Association Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Obesity in Otherwise Healthy Adults: Role of Age and Sex, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
26. Association of Obesity With Mortality and Clinical Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (2021)
27. Association of Overweight and Obesity With the Prevalence and Incidence of Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Clinical Nutrition (2021)
28. Consumption of Dietary Fiber in Relation to Psychological Disorders in Adults, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2021)
29. Consumption of Dietary Fiber in Relation to Psychological Disorders in Adults, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2021)
30. Dietary Inflammatory Index Is a Better Determinant of Quality of Life Compared to Obesity Status in Patients With Hemodialysis, Journal of Renal Nutrition (2021)
31. Effect of Collagen Hydrolysate and Fish Oil on High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Glucose Homeostasis in Patients With Severe Burn; a Randomized Clinical Trial, Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (2021)
32. Effects of Curcuminoids on Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2021)
33. Effects of Naringenin Supplementation in Overweight/Obese Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Study Protocol for a Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Trials (2021)
34. Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome Components and Asymmetric Dimethylarginine: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Nutrition# Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases (2021)
35. The Association of the Adipokine Zinc-Alpha2-Glycoprotein With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Related Risk Factors: A Comprehensive Systematic Review, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
36. A Systematic Review of the Association of Neuregulin 4, a Brown Fat–Enriched Secreted Factor, With Obesity and Related Metabolic Disturbances, Obesity Reviews (2020)
37. Effect of a Newly Developed Ready-To-Use Supplementary Food on Growth Indicators in Children With Mild to Moderate Malnutrition, Public Health (2020)
38. Effect of Fish Oil on Circulating Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Adiponectin in Overweight or Obese Patients With Atrial Fibrillation, Food Science and Nutrition (2020)
39. Effects of Selenium Supplementation on Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Biological Trace Element Research (2020)
40. Effects of Supplementation With Curcuminoids on Serum Adipokines in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2020)
41. Increased Efficacy of a Garlic Supplement on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms in Patients With Obesity, Journal of Herbal Medicine (2020)
42. Naringenin, a Flavanone With Antiviral and Anti-Inflammatory Effects: A Promising Treatment Strategy Against Covid-19, Phytotherapy Research (2020)
43. Oleoylethanolamide Supplementation in Obese Patients Newly Diagnosed With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Effects on Metabolic Parameters, Anthropometric Indices, and Expression of Ppar-Α, Ucp1, and Ucp2 Genes, Pharmacological Research (2020)
44. The Effect of a Hydrolyzed Collagen-Based Supplement on Wound Healing in Patients With Burn: A Randomized Double-Blind Pilot Clinical Trial, Burns (2020)
45. The Effect of Synbiotics Supplementation on Anthropometric Indicators and Lipid Profiles in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Lipids in Health and Disease (2020)
46. The Effect of Synbiotics Supplementation on Anthropometric Indicators and Lipid Profiles in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Lipids in Health and Disease (2020)
47. The Effect of Vitamin D on Serum Asymmetric Dimethylarginine in Patients With Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis, International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research (2020)
48. The Relationship Between Serum Adipokines and Glucose Homeostasis in Normal-Weight and Obese Patients on Hemodialysis: A Preliminary Study, International Urology and Nephrology (2020)
49. Therapeutic Effects of Supplementation With Curcuminoids in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2020)
50. Vitamin D Decreases Cd40l Gene Expression in Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology (2020)
51. Vitamin D Suppresses Proangiogenic Factors in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2020)
52. White Adipose Tissue Browning in Critical Illness: A Review of the Evidence, Mechanisms and Future Perspectives, Obesity Reviews (2020)
53. Altered Brain Diagnostic Techniques in Obesity and Related Metabolic Complications, Obesity Medicine (2019)
54. Assessment of Malnutrition and Anthropometric Measurement Among 0-59 Months Aged Children in Amibara and Awash Fentale Districts, Afar National Regional State of Ethiopia, Human Antibodies (2019)
55. Association of High Serum Adiponectin With the Risk of Malnutrition and Worse Outcome in Head Trauma Patients; a Cohort Study, Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (2019)
56. Association of Obesity With Morbidity and Mortality in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies, International Journal of Obesity (2019)
57. Dietary Inflammatory Index and Parameters of Diet Quality in Normal Weight and Obese Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Nutrition (2019)
58. Dietary Inflammatory Index and Parameters of Diet Quality in Normal Weight and Obese Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Nutrition (2019)
59. Effect of Single-Dose Injection of Vitamin D on Immune Cytokines in Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial, APMIS (2019)
60. Effects of Vitamin C Supplementation With and Without Endurance Physical Activity on Components of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Clinical Nutrition Experimental (2019)
61. Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation Along With Endurance Physical Activity on Lipid Profile in Metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2019)
62. Effects of Zinc Supplementation on Serum Adiponectin Concentration and Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2019)
63. Impact of Climate Change on Community Health and Resilience in Ethiopia: A Review Article, Human Antibodies (2019)
64. Nano-Curcumin Improves Glucose Indices, Lipids, Inflammation, and Nesfatin in Overweight and Obese Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Nafld): A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Nutrition and Metabolism (2019)
65. Role of Type 2 Diabetes and Hemodialysis in Serum Adipolin Concentrations: A Preliminary Study, Hemodialysis International (2019)
66. The Relationship Between Serum Concentrations of Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Nutritional Status in Patients With Traumatic Head Injury in the Intensive Care Unit, Medicina (Lithuania) (2019)
67. Vitamin D Decreases Beck Depression Inventory Score in Patients With Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Dietary Supplements (2019)
68. Vitamin D Increases Ctla-4 Gene Expression in Patients With Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis, Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases (2019)
69. Adipokines in Critical Illness: A Review of the Evidence and Knowledge Gaps, Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy (2018)
70. Comparative Effects of Vitamin D and Vitamin C Supplementations With and Without Endurance Physical Activity on Metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Irct20161110030823n2 Irct, Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome (2018)
71. Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables in Relation With Psychological Disorders in Iranian Adults, European Journal of Nutrition (2018)
72. Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables in Relation With Psychological Disorders in Iranian Adults, European Journal of Nutrition (2018)
73. Effects of Synbiotic Supplementation on Metabolic Parameters and Apelin in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomised Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, British Journal of Nutrition (2018)
74. Oral Quercetin Supplementation Enhances Adiponectin Receptor Transcript Expression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Cell Journal (2018)
75. The Effect of 12-Week Garlic Supplementation on Symptom Relief in Overweight or Obese Women With Knee Osteoarthritis, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2018)
76. The Effect of a Garlic Supplement on the Pro-Inflammatory Adipocytokines, Resistin and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, and on Pain Severity, in Overweight or Obese Women With Knee Osteoarthritis, Phytomedicine (2018)
77. The Effects of Quercetin Supplementation on Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters As Well As Plasma Concentration and Gene Expression of Resistin in Overweight or Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Phytotherapy Research (2018)
78. Combination Therapy With Low Copper Diet, Penicillamine and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Reduces Vegf and Il-8 in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2017)
79. Comparative Assessment of Serum Adipokines Zinc-Α2-Glycoprotein and Adipose Triglyceride Lipase, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Between Normal Weight and Obese Patients With Hemodialysis, Archives of Medical Research (2017)
80. Comparison of Malnutrition Inflammation Score, Anthropometry and Biochemical Parameters in Assessing the Difference in Protein-Energy Wasting Between Normal Weight and Obese Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis, Nutrition and Dietetics (2017)
81. Effects of Quercetin on Adiponectin-Mediated Insulin Sensitivity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Hormone and Metabolic Research (2017)
82. Efficacy of Nanocurcumin Supplementation on Insulin Resistance, Lipids, Inflammatory Factors and Nesfatin Among Obese Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Nafld): A Trial Protocol, BMJ Open (2017)
83. Fish Oil Supplementation for Primary Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, International Journal of Surgery (2017)
84. Impact of Olive Oil-Rich Diet on Serum Omentin and Adiponectin Levels: A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial Among Overweight Women, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2017)
85. Impact of Olive Oil-Rich Diet on Serum Omentin and Adiponectin Levels: A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial Among Overweight Women, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2017)
86. Irisin – a Potential Contributor of Insulin Resistance in Kidney Failure, European Journal of Internal Medicine (2017)
87. Obesity and Epilepsy: The First Step of a Long Road, Epilepsy and Behavior (2017)
88. Plasma Apelin and Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (Adma) Levels Shortly After Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication, Obesity Surgery (2017)
89. Relationship Between Leptin Concentration and Body Fat With Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Cytokines Among Obese and Overweight Adults, Irish Journal of Medical Science (2017)
90. The Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Circulating Levels of Novel Adipokine Adipolin/Ctrp12 in Overweight and Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes (2017)
91. The Relationship of Serum Adipokines With Malnutrition Inflammation Score in Haemodialysis, European Journal of Clinical Investigation (2017)
92. A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Vitamin D3 on Inflammation and Cathelicidin Gene Expression in Ulcerative Colitis Patients, Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology (2016)
93. Assessment of Apelin Serum Levels in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease, American Journal of the Medical Sciences (2016)
94. Effects of Copper Reduction on Angiogenesis-Related Factors in Recurrent Glioblastoma Cases, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2016)
95. Effects of Copper Reduction on Angiogenesis-Related Factors in Recurrent Glioblastoma Cases, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2016)
96. Effects of Selenium Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis and Free Androgen Index in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2016)
97. Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Enzymes Activity in Controlled and Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetic Patients, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2016)
98. Progress in Nutrition Related Millennium Development Goals in Uganda Before Adoption of Post-2015 Development Agenda: Review of Goals 1, 2 and 4, African Journal of Food# Agriculture# Nutrition and Development (2016)
99. The Comparison of Chemerin, Adiponectin and Lipid Profile Indices in Obese and Non-Obese Adolescents, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2016)
100. The Comparison of Chemerin, Adiponectin and Lipid Profile Indices in Obese and Non-Obese Adolescents, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2016)
101. The Relationship Between Visfatin and Serum Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin 6 in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome, Journal of Endocrinological Investigation (2016)
102. Coenzyme Q10 Effect in Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial, Tehran University Medical Journal (2015)
103. Criteria for Site Selection of Temporary Shelters After Earthquakes: A Delphi Panel, PLoS Currents (2015)
104. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Thioredoxin Binding Protein 2 Gene Expression in Patients With Diabetes Type 2, Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research (2015)
105. Malnutrition, Prevalence and Relation to Some Risk Factors Among Elderly Residents of Nursing Homes in Tehran, Iran, Iranian Journal of Public Health (2015)
106. Reduction in Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Plasma Levels by Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Minerva Endocrinologica (2015)
107. The Comparison of Serum Vaspin and Visfatin Concentrations in Obese and Normal Weight Women, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2015)
108. Effects of Dietary Energy Density on Serum Adipocytokine Levels in Diabetic Women, Hormone and Metabolic Research (2013)
109. Effect of Soymilk Consumption on Waist Circumference and Cardiovascular Risks Among Overweight and Obese Female Adults, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2012)
110. Effect of Substituting Saturated With Monounsaturated Fatty Acids on Serum Visfatin Levels and Insulin Resistance in Overweight Women: A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2012)
111. Effects of Soy Milk Consumption on Inflammatory Markers and Lipid Profiles Among Non-Menopausal Overweight and Obese Female Adults, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2012)
112. Evaluation of the Effects of Dietary Energy Density on Anthropometric and Glycemic Indices and Lipid Profile in Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2012)
113. The Effects of Omega-3 on Blood Pressure and the Relationship Between Serum Visfatin Level and Blood Pressure in Patients With Type Ii Diabetes, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2012)
114. The Effect of Omega-3 on the Serum Visfatin Concentration in Patients With Type Ii Diabetes, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2011)