Journal of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
Volume:4 Issue: 1, Winter 2018

During the years after the AZARBIEJAN earthquake on August 11, 2012 the nutritional conditions of survivors were not surveyed. We examined the relationship between satisfaction with life and dietary pattern among survivors.

A cross-sectional survey was conducted on adults women survived in the AZARBIEJAN earthquake on August 11, 2012. 349 women aged 18-60 from the 13 villages of Herris County who suffered extensive damage in the East Azerbaijan earthquake of 1392 participated in this study. Satisfaction with life measured by Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) questionnaire. We use Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for food intakes in these women.

Four dietary pattern were detected as Traditional, healthy, unhealthy and Western dietary pattern. Traditional and healthy dietary pattern showed positive association with more satisfaction with life.

traditional and healthy dietary pattern is associated with more satisfaction with life.

Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism has a role in susceptibility to risk of cancers. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of VDR gene polymorphisms with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

In this case-control study, qualified patients diagnosed with AML and healthy adult subjects were selected. Four single nucleotide gene polymorphisms of VDR gene (BsmI, TaqI, FokI, and ApaI) were determined using polymerase chain reaction -restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and the odds of having AML was determined by un-adjusted and adjusted logistic regression analysis.

One hundred and thirty-three AML patients and 300 healthy people were studied. There was significant association between the polymorphisms of FokI, and ApaI with increased risk of AML (P= .021, and P

This study showed for the first time that there is a significant association between VDR gene polymorphisms and odds of getting AML, similarly to many other solid tumors. Further studies on different ethnic population considering environmental factors that interact with genotypes are highly recommended.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory central nervous system disease. It has been shown that Th2 cells can induce anti-inflammatory properties that can have a role in treatment of inflammatory disease through overexpression of GATA3 and IL- 4 genes. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vitamin A supplementation on GATA3 and IL-4 genes expression in TCD4+ cell culture in MS patients.

This study was a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of a 6-month duration. Thirty-six MS patients were enrolled and randomly divided into a vitamin A group (n=19, receiving daily 25000IU vitamin A in the form of retinyl palmitate) and a placebo group (n=17). After the intervention the gene expression pattern of Th2-related cytokines was determined by real-time PCR.

There was no significant difference in vitamin A intake, age or BMI of the participants at the baseline. Vitamin A supplementation significantly increased GATA3 and IL-4 gene expression in cell cultures treated with MOG (P<0.001 and P=0.004, respectively) and non-stimulated cells as compared with placebo group (P<0.001 and P=0.001, respectively).

Supplementation with vitamin A can be beneficial in slowing disease progression through overexpression of anti-inflammatory cytokines. It is recommended to investigate RXRs and RARs genes expression and their polymorphisms in future studies.

It has been suggested that omega 3 fatty acids deficiency could be a cause of pathogenesis of several psychiatric disorders, especially autism spectrum disorder.

This systematic review of all available studies was conducted to assessing the efficacy of Omega 3 fatty acids supplementations on core features of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In order to search the related articles databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane from 1966 to December 2016 were searched. Criteria of selecting studies were english language, oral administration of n-3 fatty acids supplement, clinical trials involving human patients with autism and evaluating the relationship between Omega 3, DHA or EPA supplementation or fish oil and autism-related clinical- and social-related outcome.

We identified 337 articles in the systematic search. Nine articles were finally chosen to be included in this review. Most studies have shown that Omega 3 supplementation can reduce hyperactivity and social problems in individuals diagnosed with autism. But there was no significant association between omega 3 groups compared to placebo in behavioral abnormalities in most of the studies.

Based on available documents, Omega 3 can act as an effective supplement in individuals with autism.

Despite several modern pharmacological treatments, there is still an increasing demand for traditional, accessible and affordable natural treatments with less adverse effects such as medicinal plants. The aim of this review was to summarize the published data on several therapeutic effects of aloe vera.

A literature search was carried out using Google scholar, PubMed and Science direct with keywords such as bioactive compound, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, antioxidant, inflammation, body immune system, cancer, wound healing, and antimicrobial activity, in combination with Aloe vera and Aloe barbadensis Miller. The search was limited to studies published in English.

A total of 54 papers out of 63 randomized controlled trials and review articles were finally selected. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is one of the most well-known herbal medicines with considerable medicinal properties such as hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory, anticancer, wound healing, antibacterial and antiviral activities. Many of the health benefits associated with aloe vera have been attributed to its various bioactive natural components such as vitamins, anthraquinones and polysaccharides.

Chemical compounds contained naturally in A. vera are expanding our disease treatment choices and benefit us with their wide range of properties for the management of diverse disorders. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to conduct further intensive scientific studies on this multipurpose medicinal plant to promote its large-scale utilization.

Despite the high prevalence of osteopenia in post-menopausal women, the treatment of osteopenia is controversial. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Pine Bark Extract (PBE) supplementation on bone turnover in postmenopausal osteopenic women.

This randomized double-blind clinical trial will be conducted in postmenopausal osteopenic women in Shariati Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Totally, 44 postmenopausal women with osteopenia were randomly recruited into two study groups; in Pine Bark Extraction supplementation (250 mg/d, n=22) or placebo (n=22). For the demographic data of all subjects, the past medical history which is a recorded measurement of bone turn-over markers (PINP, BAP, CTx and OPG/RANKL) will be determined before and after the intervention.

The research was performed after obtaining approval from the Ethics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR.TUMS.VCR.REC.1395.1408), in line with the Helsinki Declaration. Prior to the commencement of the study, a written informed consent form was signed and dated by participants and investigators. The results will be released at the right time.