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Reza Amani
Reza Amani

Professor of Nutritional Sciences

Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Nutrition and Food Security Research Center

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

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1. Effects of Royal Jelly Consumption on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Functional Foods (2025)
2. Major Heavy Metals and Human Gut Microbiota Composition: A Systematic Review With Nutritional Approach, Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (2025)
3. Ultra Processed Food Addiction Among People: A Mini-Review of the Evidence, Journal of Nutrition and Food Security (2025)
4. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Symptoms Severity in Vitamin D Insufficient Women With Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2024)
5. Exploring Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare): Composition, Functional Properties, Potential Health Benefits, and Safety, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2024)
6. Understanding the Factors Influencing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior of Office Workers: Intervention Strategies Using Social Marketing Techniques Based on Pender’S Health Promotion Model, Journal of Research and Health (2024)
7. Understanding the Factors Influencing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior of Office Workers: Intervention Strategies Using Social Marketing Techniques Based on Pender’S Health Promotion Model, Journal of Research and Health (2024)
8. Effect of Bread Fortification With Pomegranate Peel Powder on Glycemic Indicators, Antioxidant Status, Inflammation and Mood in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Triple-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2023)
9. Effects of the Royal Jelly Consumption on Post-Stroke Complications in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, Frontiers in Nutrition (2023)
10. Effects of the Royal Jelly Consumption on Post-Stroke Complications in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, Frontiers in Nutrition (2023)
11. Maternal Circulating Leptin, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, and Interleukine-6 in Association With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Gynecological Endocrinology (2023)
12. Prebiotics and Probiotics and Parkinson's Disease, Treatments, Nutraceuticals, Supplements, and Herbal Medicine in Neurological Disorders (2023)
13. Role of Dietary Antioxidants and Redox Status in Parkinson's Disease, Diet and Nutrition in Neurological Disorders (2023)
14. The Effect of Concentrated Pomegranate Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Sex Hormones in Overweight and Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2023)
15. The Effect of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Supplementation on Clinical, Biochemical, and Anthropometric Parameters in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Food and Function (2023)
16. The Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
17. The Effects of Royal Jelly Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory Mediators, Mental Health, Cognitive Function, Quality of Life, and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial, BMC Nutrition (2023)
18. The Effects of Royal Jelly Supplementation on Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory Mediators, Mental Health, Cognitive Function, Quality of Life, and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial, BMC Nutrition (2023)
19. The Effects of Synbiotic Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Markers, Mental Status, and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Functional Foods (2023)
20. The Efficacy and Safety of Ginger Supplementation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Rationale and Study Protocol for a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Health Science Reports (2023)
21. The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: A Systematic Review of Available Literature, Biological Trace Element Research (2023)
22. Vitamin D and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies, BMC Immunology (2023)
23. Vitamin D and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies, BMC Immunology (2023)
24. Antioxidants and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review of Observational and Interventional Studies, Food Science and Nutrition (2022)
25. Compact Food Bar Improves Cardiopulmonary Function in Men Military Athletes: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Blind Clinical Trial, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2022)
26. Correlation Between Zinc Nutritional Status With Serum Zonulin and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case–Control Study, Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2022)
27. Dietary Acid Load and Its Association With Psychological Disorders and the Odds of Disease in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case-Control Study; [ار اسیدی رژیم غذایی و ارتباط آن با اختالالت روان شناختی و شانس ابتال به بیماری در یماران مبتال به سندرم روده تحریک پذیر با اسهال غالب: یک مطالعه ی مورد - شاهدی], Govaresh (2022)
28. Investigating the Predictive Power of Constructs of Extended Pender's Health Promotion Model and Some Background Factors in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior Among Government Employees, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2022)
29. Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (Rutf) Formulations With Functional Food and Nutrient Density for the Treatment of Malnutrition in Crisis, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2022)
30. The Effect of Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Extract Supplementation on Flow-Mediated Dilation, Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials With Duration- and Dose-Response Analysis, Pharmacological Research (2022)
31. The Effect of Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation on Inflammatory Biomarkers, Estradiol Levels and Severity of Symptoms in Women With Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Nutritional Neuroscience (2022)
32. The Effects of Wheat Germ Consumption on Mental Health and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Nutritional Neuroscience (2022)
33. The Role of Emulsification Strategy on the Electrospinning of Β-Carotene-Loaded Emulsions Stabilized by Gum Arabic and Whey Protein Isolate, Food Chemistry (2022)
34. Validation of an Instrument for Perceived Factors Affecting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, Journal of Nutritional Science (2022)
35. Zinc Nutritional Status, Mood States and Quality of Life in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case–Control Study, Scientific Reports (2022)
36. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Vitamin D and Ovarian Reserve, Scientific Reports (2021)
37. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Vitamin D and Ovarian Reserve, Scientific Reports (2021)
38. Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Clinical Features and Inflammation, in Migraine Patients: A Double-Blind Controlled, Placebo Randomized Clinical Trial, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2021)
39. Nutrition in Caring for Pregnant Women During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Low-Income Countries, Nutrition Today (2021)
40. The Effect of Cocoa/Dark Chocolate Consumption on Lipid Profile, Glycemia, and Blood Pressure in Diabetic Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies, Phytotherapy Research (2021)
41. The Effect of Concentrated Pomegranate Juice Consumption on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2021)
42. The Effect of Food Ration Bar Enriched With Β-Alanine, L-Arginine, and Nigella Sativa on Performance and Inflammation Following Intense Military Training: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial, Food Science and Nutrition (2021)
43. The Effect of Grape Seed Extract Supplementation on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials, International Journal of Clinical Practice (2021)
44. The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Meta-Analysis, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2021)
45. The Effects of Canola and Olive Oils Consumption Compared to Sunflower Oil, on Lipid Profile and Hepatic Steatosis in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Lipids in Health and Disease (2021)
46. A Longitudinal Study on the Relationship Between Mother's Personality Trait and Eating Behaviors, Food Intake, Maternal Weight Gain During Pregnancy and Neonatal Birth Weight, Nutrition Journal (2020)
47. A Priority Oriented Nutrition Education Program to Improve Nutritional and Cardiometabolic Status in the Workplace: A Randomized Field Trial, Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (2020)
48. Benefits and Harms of Ginseng Supplementation on Liver Function? a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2020)
49. Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Physical and Psychological Symptoms, Biomarkers of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Young Women With Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Biological Trace Element Research (2020)
50. Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Quality of Life and Sleep Quality in Young Women With Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2020)
51. The Effect of Cocoa Consumption on Markers of Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventional Studies, Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)
52. The Effect of Lycopene Supplementation on Mood Status and Quality of Life in Infertile Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, International Journal of Fertility and Sterility (2020)
53. The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Steatosis Severity and Liver Function Enzymes in Overweight/Obese Patients With Mild to Moderate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Following Calorie-Restricted Diet: A Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial, Biological Trace Element Research (2020)
54. The Effects of Wheat Germ Supplementation on Metabolic Profile in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2020)
55. The Effects of Zinc Supplementation on Metabolic Profile and Oxidative Stress in Overweight/Obese Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2020)
56. The Prevalence of Determinants of Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Overweight in Middle-Aged Urban Women Living in a Megacity, Family Medicine and Primary Care Review (2020)
57. The Relationship Between Dietary Intakes During Pregnancy and Incidence of Postpartum Depression: A Case-Control Study, Nutrition and Food Science (2020)
58. Association of Cognitive Function With Nutritional Zinc Status in Adolescent Female Students, Progress in Nutrition (2019)
59. Association of Cognitive Function With Nutritional Zinc Status in Adolescent Female Students, Progress in Nutrition (2019)
60. Association of Serum Vitamin D Concentration With Clinical Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2019)
61. Dietary and Biochemical Characteristics Associated With Normal-Weight Obesity, International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research (2019)
62. Dietary and Biochemical Characteristics Associated With Normal-Weight Obesity, International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research (2019)
63. Effect of Herbal Antioxidant-Rich Formula on Improvement of Antioxidant Defense System and Heat Shock Protein-70 Expression in Recreational Female Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2019)
64. Effect of Vitamin D Supplement on Mood Status and Inflammation in Vitamin D Deficient Type 2 Diabetic Women With Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2019)
65. Genetic Variations in Vdr Could Modulate the Efficacy of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers and Total Antioxidant Capacity Among Breast Cancer Women: A Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2019)
66. Postpartum Depression and Vitamin D: A Systematic Review, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2019)
67. Riboflavin May Ameliorate Neurological Motor Disability But Not Spatial Learning and Memory Impairments in Murine Model of Multiple Sclerosis, Clinical Nutrition Experimental (2019)
68. Sugary Beverages Are Associated With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Diabetic Patients, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2019)
69. The Association Between Diet and Mood: A Systematic Review of Current Literature, Psychiatry Research (2019)
70. The Effect of Hydroalcoholic Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) Extract on Fasting Plasma Glucose, Hba1c, Lipid Profile, Liver, and Renal Function Tests in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2019)
71. The Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Glycemic Status, Lipid Profile and Hs-Crp Levels in Overweight/Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019)
72. The Effects of Lycopene Supplement on the Spermatogram and Seminal Oxidative Stress in Infertile Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2019)
73. Visual Cues and Food Intake: Distortion Power of Plate and Spoon Size on Overweight and Obese University Staff, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2019)
74. Vitamin D Supplementation and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Critical and Systematic Review of Clinical Trials, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2019)
75. Vitamin D Supplementation for Premenstrual Syndrome-Related Inflammation and Antioxidant Markers in Students With Vitamin D Deficient: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Scientific Reports (2019)
76. Volatile Organic Compounds As a Preventive Health Challenge in the Petrochemical Industries, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2019)
77. Zinc Status and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2019)
78. Zinc Status and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2019)
79. The Effects of Supplementation With Vitamin D on Inflammatory Biomarkers, Omentin, and Vaspin in Women With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Food Biochemistry (2018)
80. Vitamin D3 Induced Decrease in Il-17 and Malondialdehyde, and Increase in Il-10 and Total Antioxidant Capacity Levels in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Iranian Journal of Immunology (2018)
81. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Examining the Effects of Green Tea Extract on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity and Quality of Life, Phytotherapy Research (2017)
82. Association of Mood Disorders With Serum Zinc Concentrations in Adolescent Female Students, Biological Trace Element Research (2017)
83. Association of Mood Disorders With Serum Zinc Concentrations in Adolescent Female Students, Biological Trace Element Research (2017)
84. Association of Serum Vitamin D and Total Antioxidant Capacity Levels With Stress and Anxiety in Young Female Students, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2017)
85. Chromium Supplementation and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2017)
86. Circulating 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Relative to Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism After Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Breast Cancer Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2017)
87. Improvement of Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Applying a Modified Educational Model of Planned Behavior Among the Employees of a Large Petrochemical Company, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2017)
88. Inflammatory Cytokines and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Association With Digestive Symptoms and Quality of Life, Cytokine (2017)
89. Sex-Related Differences in Clinical Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Biochemical Factors in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2017)
90. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption Is Associated With Abdominal Obesity Risk in Diabetic Patients, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2017)
91. Update on Riboflavin and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2017)
92. Update on Riboflavin and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2017)
93. Vitamin D: Is There a New Era?, Journal of Nutrition and Food Security (2017)