Seyed Mostafa Arabi

Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine

[ 1 ] - Effects of Ramadan fasting on plasma free fatty acids in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global disease which its prevalence is about 10-35%. Several factors are involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma free fatty acids in patients with NAFLD.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed during the month of Ramadan in June-Ju...

[ 2 ] - نقدی بر مطالعه بررسی اثر مصرف قرص سیر بر قند خون و پروفایل لیپیدی بیماران مبتلا به دیابت نوع 2

The article "Effect of a garlic tablet on blood glucose and lipid profile in patients with type2 diabetes," about supplementation in these patients is useful and valuable, But it seems some point not mentioned in this article or may beneglected by authors. In this critical Review we have tried to mention practical tips to guide researchers in Future.

[ 3 ] - Overall and Abdominal Obesity Are Inversely Associated With Plasma n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Iranian Adults

Background: Obesity is a common health problem associated with a number of diseases, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, gout, gall bladder and liver disease, cancer, and depression. The prevalence of obesity is dramatically increasing around the world, especially in the Asia Pacific region.  omega-3 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have several ...

[ 4 ] - Nutritional requirements and actual dietary intake of adult burn patients

Background: Nutritional support of the burn patient is essential to optimize, host immune defenses and to promote prompt wound healing. Furthermore, the increased needs in calorie requirement of burned patients, the composition of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in their diet is important. The purpose of this study was to evaluate energy, macronutrient and micronutrient intake and comparing wi...