Almond intake during pregnancy in rats improved the cognitive performance of adult male offspring

Bahaeddin, Zahra; Khodagholi, Fariba; Foolad, Forough; Emadi, Fatemeh; Alijaniha, Fatemeh; Shahamati, Shima Zareh; Abadi, Romina Tavassoli Yousef; Naseri, Mohsen

doi:10.1080/1028415x.2022.2108255

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Evaluating the effect of grape syrup on iron deficiency anemia in women: A randomized clinical trial

Pourhakim,

Emadi,

Razavi Dizaji

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Globally, iron deficiency reigns as the most prevalent nutritional disorder, with anemia disproportionately impacting women of childbearing age. Despite the effectiveness of existing treatments, like iron supplements, their side effects remain a concern. This study explores the potential of grape syrup (GS), a functional iron‐rich food, to modulate markers of iron‐deficient anemia in women. A randomized, double‐blind study explored the impact of GS on iron deficiency anemia markers in 130 women. Participants were allocated to intervention or placebo groups. For 4 weeks, the intervention group received a daily 50 mg ferrous sulfate tablet alongside 10 cc of GS thrice daily. The placebo group received a 50 mg ferrous sulfate tablet with a 10 cc placebo syrup thrice daily. Before and after the intervention, key markers like red blood cell count (RBC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), ferritin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and serum iron were assessed. Notably, both Hb and Hct levels were significantly higher in the GS group (p < .05). Additionally, RBC and MCV values showed significant improvement compared to the placebo group (p < .05). However, no significant difference was observed for other iron deficiency markers like serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC (p > .05). This study's findings suggest that combining grape syrup with iron tablets might offer potential advantages over iron tablets alone in managing iron deficiency anemia.

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Evaluating the effect of grape syrup on iron deficiency anemia in women: A randomized clinical trial

Pourhakim,

Emadi,

Razavi Dizaji

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Natural Products in the Clinical Management of Metabolic Syndrome

Tabatabaei-Malazy,

Lavari,

Abdollahi

2024

Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology

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Cognitive Effects of Almond Consumption: A Review of Animal Studies

Alami,

Nazari,

Bayat

et al. 2024

NDS

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Aim and Background: Learning and memory are fundamental processes essential to human cognition. Memory disorders can greatly impact cognitive abilities and overall quality of life. Synthetic drugs are not always completely effective in the treatment of memory disorders and can have diverse side effects. As a result, the use of plants for treating various diseases, including those related to memory disorders, is common. Almond is a highly nutritious nut and has been used as a traditional remedy for a long time. They contain active compounds that have numerous biological effects on the entire body, particularly the nervous system. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to review animal studies that have investigated the effects of almond intake on memory and its related disorders. Methods: In this study, a comprehensive search in several databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library was performed. The study included published articles featuring preclinical studies conducted on healthy animals or models with memory impairments. These studies employed specific controlled groups and evaluated memory-related parameters through behavioral tests or molecular investigations. Eleven original papers that met the criteria were selected from a total of 1190 identified articles and included in the study. Results: Almond consumption has been shown to have beneficial effects on learning and memory in healthy animals. Additionally, evidence suggests that consuming almonds can positively impact scopolamine-, cadmium-, chronic stress-, and high-fat diet-induced memory impairment in animal models. Conclusion: Based on available evidence, consuming dietary supplementation of almonds may have a significant role in brain processes, specifically the neuromodulatory systems. Consequently, incorporating almonds into one's diet could potentially enhance memory function, making them a readily available and useful natural resource with both nutritional and therapeutic benefits.

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Almond intake during pregnancy in rats improved the cognitive performance of adult male offspring

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Evaluating the effect of grape syrup on iron deficiency anemia in women: A randomized clinical trial

Evaluating the effect of grape syrup on iron deficiency anemia in women: A randomized clinical trial

Natural Products in the Clinical Management of Metabolic Syndrome

Cognitive Effects of Almond Consumption: A Review of Animal Studies

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