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Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major global health problem, in which liver fat exceeds 5% of the liver weight, without secondary causes of fat accumulation or excessive alcohol consumption. Resistin plays a key role in energy homeostasis, insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between resistin (RETN) level and NAFLD. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 80 patients with NAFLD and 80 healthy individuals as controls were evaluated. Biochemical variables, liver enzymes, insulin, and resistin were measured. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software. Results: The variables of cholesterol, insulin, triglyceride, HDL, body mass index, age, and liver enzymes were significantly different between the two groups of patients with NAFLD and healthy individuals (p

Introduction: Exercise training and vegetarian diets have been accepted as suitable and non-pharmacological methods for improving lifestyle and mitigating obesity, and related metabolic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of aerobic training and vegetarian diet on lipid profile of adults. Material & Methods: A comprehensive search of English and Persian articles was conducted on databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, SID, Magiran, and Google Scholar, up to February 2023. Meta-analyses were conducted to compare the effects of aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet on body weight, as well as lipid profile parameters (low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride and total cholesterol). Standardized mean differences (SMD), weighted mean differences (WMD), and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random effect model. Additionally, the I2 test was assessed the heterogeneity, and Funnel plots and Egger tests at a (significance level: 0.1) were employed to identify publication bias. Results: The meta-analysis, comprising 36 studies with 10,795 adults, showed that aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet significantly decreased body weight [WMD=-4.5, (CI: -5.68 to -3.31), p=0.001], low-density lipoprotein [SMD=-0.35, (CI: -0.44 to -0.26), p=0.001], high-density lipoprotein [SMD=-0.16, (CI: -0.29 to -0.03), p=0.01], triglyceride [SMD=-0.11, (CI: -0.17 to -0.05), p=0.001], and total cholesterol [SMD=-0.44, (CI: -0.57 to -0.32), p=0.001]. Data analysis utilized Comperhensive Meta-analysis software version 2. Discussion & Conclusion: The findings of the present meta-analysis showed the important role of exercise and vegetarian diet in improving lipid profiles. Therefore, aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet are recommended as non-pharmacogloical strategies for reducing body weight and improving lipid profiles in adults.

Introduction: Exercise training and vegetarian diets have been accepted as suitable and non-pharmacological methods for improving lifestyle and mitigating obesity, and related metabolic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of aerobic training and vegetarian diet on lipid profile of adults. Material & Methods: A comprehensive search of English and Persian articles was conducted on databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, SID, Magiran, and Google Scholar, up to February 2023. Meta-analyses were conducted to compare the effects of aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet on body weight, as well as lipid profile parameters (low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride and total cholesterol). Standardized mean differences (SMD), weighted mean differences (WMD), and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random effect model. Additionally, the I2 test was assessed the heterogeneity, and Funnel plots and Egger tests at a (significance level: 0.1) were employed to identify publication bias. Results: The meta-analysis, comprising 36 studies with 10,795 adults, showed that aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet significantly decreased body weight [WMD=-4.5, (CI: -5.68 to -3.31), p=0.001], low-density lipoprotein [SMD=-0.35, (CI: -0.44 to - 0.26), p=0.001], high-density lipoprotein [SMD=-0.16, (CI: -0.29 to -0.03), p=0.01], triglyceride [SMD=-0.11, (CI: -0.17 to -0.05), p=0.001], and total cholesterol [SMD=- 0.44, (CI: -0.57 to -0.32), p=0.001]. Data analysis utilized Comperhensive Metaanalysis software version 2. Discussion & Conclusion: The findings of the present meta-analysis showed the important role of exercise and vegetarian diet in improving lipid profiles. Therefore, aerobic exercise and vegetarian diet are recommended as non-pharmacogloical strategies for reducing body weight and improving lipid profiles in adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: Body condition and its relationship with inflammatory indicators in the transition period of ewes can be used as a key to prevent the occurrence of metabolic complications in this period. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the levels of inflammatory markers and their relationship with body condition and energy status in the transitional period in Makuei ewes. METHODS: This study was performed on 45 female peri-parturient Makuie ewes aged 3-5 years with 2-4 breeding lambs. Blood samples from the jugular vein were prepared in three periods, 21 days before delivery, baseline (time zero), and 21 days after delivery. RESULTS: The mean glucose and cholesterol concentrations were not significantly different between the groups with low, moderate, and high body conditions. Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentrations were significantly higher in groups with lower and higher body condition scores (BCS) than in the normal group. There was a significant positive correlation between energy-related indices (NEFA, BHB) and the BCS of the pregnant and lactating ewes. The concentration of fibrinogen, sialic acid, and blood ceruloplasmin increased in the first three weeks and decreased after delivery. These indices significantly increased in relatively obese and lean groups than in the normal group during the study. The correlation of BHB and NEFA with sialic acid, ceruloplasmin, and fibrinogen was also reported in the study groups in the pre- and post-partum periods. CONCLUSIONS: Ewes with normal BCS (2.75-3.25) have a good energy status. Low levels of NEFA in ewes indicate that the mobility of fats is low, and the inflammation process is lower in the transition period of these animals. Furthermore, low BCS can be a predisposing factor for inflammation in ewes during the pre-partum period. This effect may be due to the increased metabolic requirements and compromised immune function associated with negative energy balance in the transition period of ewes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 30-20-10 interval training on the serum spexin level and lipid profile of obese men in order to measure the effect of physical activity on increasing spexin and improving lipid profile in obese men.Materials and Methods: Statistical population of Yezhohesh, 21 obese men (mean age 43.52±9.06 years, weight 108.11±16.42 kg, body mass index 35.42±7.14 kg/m2) who voluntary participated in the present study and were randomly divided into training (11 people) and control (10 people) groups. Training were performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week with the 30-20-10 exercise protocol, including interval training with approximately intensities of 30 seconds with 30%, 20 seconds with 60% and 10 seconds with 90-100% of maximum heart rate. These one-minute training were repeated five times (five minutes) and after 5 repetitions, they rested for two minutes and started the next five repetitions again, and it was repeated in three-four times of running. At the end of the intervention, serum spexin and lipid profile were measured by ELISA method. Within-group changes were analyzed using the dependent t-test. ANCOVA test was used in the data analysis in the pre-test-post-test design with the control group. where pre-test scores were used as covariate. Statistical analyzes were performed at the statistical level of P ≤ 0.05.Results: By examining the research results, it was found that 10-20-30 interval training caused a significant increase in the amount of spexin in the training group compared to the control group (P=0.010). Also, interval training 10-20-30 causes a significant decrease in the amount of TG variables (P=0.001), LDL-C (P=0.001), cholesterol (P=0.001) and a significant increase in HDL-C. (P=0.001) has been Based on the results, it was found that there is a significant relationship between cholesterol and changes in the serum levels of spexin in obese middle-aged men (P=0.004). Also, there is a significant relationship between changes in serum levels of spexin and changes in some anthropometric indices such as body mass index (P=0.05) and ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference (P=0.005) of obese middle-aged men.Conclusion: According to the results of the research, a significant increase in serum spexin and HDL-C and a significant decrease in cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C, it can be concluded that eight weeks of 30-20-10 interval training has an effect on the levels of the factors mentioned in obese middle-aged men. It can probably increase the serum levels of spexin and improve the lipid profile in these people.

Introduction: Considering that soybean is mainly used in human nutrition and its meal is mostly used in poultry feed, and also due to the high price of soybean meal and its impact on the cost of each kilogram of feed, using of other protein sources such as camellia meal in the diet of fattening lambs can reduce the need of soybean meal for ruminant animals. Previous studies have shown that camelina meal with a suitable percentage of omega-3, crude protein, crude fat and poly unsaturated fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid) makes it a suitable feedstuff for livestock, poultry and fish. However, due to the presence of anti-nutritional compounds such as trypsin inhibitor and glucosinolate, the limitations of camellia meal should be taken into consideration when used in the diet of animals. In many experiments, it has been determined that camelina is a plant resistant to harsh weather conditions compared to other oil plants, has a high yield potential, and it has been reported that it is possible to plant it in crop rotation with cereals. In this study, the possibility of using camelina meal (CM) instead of soybean meal (SBM) in the diet of fattening lambs was investigated. Material and Methods: Twenty-four male lambs aged four to six months with an average weight of 34.21±2.18 kg in a completely randomized design with four treatments and six replications were used. Animals were placed in the individual cages. Treatments included: 1) control (basal diet containing SBM), 2) basal diet with 33% replacement of SBM with CM, 3) basal diet with 67% replacement of SBM with CM, and 4) basal diet with 100% replacement of SBM with CM. Ruminal fluid was taken by esophageal tube and blood samples were taken from the jugular vein on days 0, 45 and the end of the experiment. Results and Discussion: The final weight and daily weight gain were not affected by the replacement of oil meals, but it caused a decrease in dry matter intake (P˂0.05). Ruminal ammonia nitrogen concentration increased in a way that was significant in 33 and 67% replacement (P<0.05). Volatile fatty acids concentration and pH were not affected by treatments. The total population of protozoa and genus Entodinium decreased with the increase in replacement percentage, and according to the interaction effect of time and treatment, the population increased with the increase in the duration of the experiment (P<0.05). The concentration of blood urea increased with the replacement of meals (P<0.05), although this process was influenced by the interaction of treatment and time. With the complete replacement of meals, the concentrations of blood cholesterol and triglycerides increased (P<0.05). Malondialdehyde in the blood of lambs was not affected by replacing SBM with CM. Conclusion: According to the results, camelina meal can be used instead of soybean meal at a maximum level of 67% in diet of fattening lambs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Age-related aspects of addiction are one of the most important public health challenges in the world and also in Iran. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the level of common cardiac factors in addicted and non-addicted older adults. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 230 older adults over 60 years in Birjnd, the capital of South Khorasan, Iran. A total of 115 older adults with at least one year of drug use history and 115 older adults without a history of addiction were included in the study. A questionnaire containing demographic and addiction information was completed for each subject. Body mass index (BMI), as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure, was determined. Blood samples were taken from each individual after 12 hours of fasting to measure fasting blood sugar (FBS), and lipid profile (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride). Results: There was no significant difference in FBS between addicted and non-addicted older adults (P> 0.05). In the lipid profile, there was only a significant decrease in triglyceride levels in the addicted group compared to their non-addicted counterparts (P=0.02). Mean blood pressure in the addicted group was significantly lower than that in the non-addicted group (P=0.01). Conclusion: As evidenced by the results of this study, opium dependence does not seem to have a protective effect on blood sugar and lipid profiles. Therefore, education and promotion of community health literacy, especially among older adults, are necessary to improve traditional beliefs about opium use.

Lactate has been recently considered as a signaling factor involved in metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of lactate entrance into the brain on endurance training-induced adaptations in lipid oxidation. 24 male rats (age: 8 weeks, weight: 197 ± 21 g) were divided into control (C), trained (T), and traind+4-CIN (T+4-CIN, which experienced the inhibition of lactate entrance into the brain during exercise). All animals performed a single session of acute endurance exercise following their 12-weeks training protocol. Free fatty acids (FFA) and triglyceride content in plasma and adipose tissue and cAMP and Inositol triphosphate (PI3) content in epididymal fat were measured immediately after acute exercise using ELISA and were compared among the groups by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Acute exercise significantly increased lactate concentration in cerebrospinal fluid (SCF) in both T and T+4-CIN compared to the C group. Lactate concentration was slightly lower in T + 4-CIN compared to the T. Immediately after acute endurance training, a significant decrease of 61 and 31% in plasma triglyceride levels, a significant decrease of 39 and 26% in adipose tissue triglyceride levels, a significant increase of 125 and 56% in plasma FFA levels, a significant increase of 217 and 125% increase in FFA plasma levels, a significant increase of 87 and 41% in adipose tissue cAMP levels, and a significant increase of 90 and 49% in adipose tissue inositol triphosphate levels was observed in the T and T+4-CIN compared to the control group, respectively (all P < 0.01). Plasma triglyceride and adipose tissue levels in the 4-CIN + training group were significantly higher and plasma and adipose tissue FFA levels were significantly lower (all P < 0.05) than the values found in the T group. In conclusion, the results of the present study showed that lactate can be effective on endurance training-induced adaptations in lipid oxidation due to its action in the brain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 30-20-10 interval training on the serum spexin level and lipid profile of obese men in order to measure the effect of physical activity on increasing spexin and improving lipid profile in obese men. Materials and Methods: Statistical population of Yezhohesh, 21 obese men (mean age 43.52±9.06 years, weight 108.11±16.42 kg, body mass index 35.42±7.14 kg/m2) who voluntary participated in the present study and were randomly divided into training (11 people) and control (10 people) groups. Training were performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week with the 30-20-10 exercise protocol, including interval training with approximately intensities of 30 seconds with 30%, 20 seconds with 60% and 10 seconds with 90-100% of maximum heart rate. These one-minute training were repeated five times (five minutes) and after 5 repetitions, they rested for two minutes and started the next five repetitions again, and it was repeated in three-four times of running. At the end of the intervention, serum spexin and lipid profile were measured by ELISA method. Within-group changes were analyzed using the dependent t-test. ANCOVA test was used in the data analysis in the pre-test-post-test design with the control group. where pre-test scores were used as covariate. Statistical analyzes were performed at the statistical level of P ≤ 0.05. Results: By examining the research results, it was found that 10-20-30 interval training caused a significant increase in the amount of spexin in the training group compared to the control group (P=0.010). Also, interval training 10-20-30 causes a significant decrease in the amount of TG variables (P=0.001), LDL-C (P=0.001), cholesterol (P=0.001) and a significant increase in HDL-C. (P=0.001) has been Based on the results, it was found that there is a significant relationship between cholesterol and changes in the serum levels of spexin in obese middle-aged men (P=0.004). Also, there is a significant relationship between changes in serum levels of spexin and changes in some anthropometric indices such as body mass index (P=0.05) and ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference (P=0.005) of obese middle-aged men. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, a significant increase in serum spexin and HDL-C and a significant decrease in cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C, it can be concluded that eight weeks of 30-20-10 interval training has an effect on the levels of the factors mentioned in obese middle-aged men. It can probably increase the serum levels of spexin and improve the lipid profile in these people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pregnancy toxemia is known as an important metabolic disorder in pregnant ewes, which often causes damage to the animal husbandry industry in the final months of pregnancy by increasing the number of casualties or reducing the productivity of ewes. This study was performed to investigate the relationship between subclinical pregnancy toxemia and litter size in Lori-Bakhtiari ewes and the relationship between BHBA (Beta-hydroxybutyric ‌acid), glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in non-pregnant and pregnant (singleton and twins) ewes. Jugular vein blood samples were obtained from 103 Lori-Bakhtiari ewes including 30 non-pregnant ewes (control group) and 73 pregnant ewes in their fifth month of pregnancy (68 singleton and 5 twins). Concentration of BHBA, glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol in serum samples were measured using commercial kits and photometry. There was no significant difference regarding BHBA and cholesterol between the three studied groups. There was a significant difference in serum glucose concentration between the control group with singleton pregnant and twin pregnant groups (p

Introduction Mummies are the brown or black hydrocarbon that are produced deep layers of earth or mountain and contain a significant percentage of benzoic acid, humic acid, and folic acid, fatty acids, inulin, and resins. The mummy probably reduces the acidity of the digestive content and increases the activity of its microbial acid-loving population, and ultimately increases the digestibility of nutrients (protein and fat) and improves body weight gain. On the other hand, pulicariap gnaphalodes is an herbaceous, perennial, with straight stems, dense leaves and hazelnut fruit. The pulicariap gnaphalodes store energy in the form of fructan and inulin. The most active component of it is 8, 1-cinnamol (22.93%), alpha pinene (8.13%), amorphous-9, 4DN-2-L (8.36%), myrtenol (7.24%). Percent). Quercetin and its derivatives are the main flavonoids in pulicariap gnaphalodes. Inulin plays a prebiotic role in poultry diets and improves the intestinal environment. Improving the intestinal environment increases the immune response and growth performance. The strong antibacterial properties of Pulicaria gnaphalodes due to its polyphenolic compounds, especially quercetin, has the ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce feed conversion ratio. Therefore, this study was carried out to investigate the effect of Pulicaria gnaphalodes extract and mummy on growth performance, blood biochemical indices, immune system and jejunal morphology of broiler chickens.Materials and Methods A total of 360 one-day-old Ross 308 chicks was used in 9 treatments (three levels of Pulicaria gnaphalodes extract (PGE) (0, 100, and 200 mg/kg) and three levels of mummy (0, 20 and 40 mg/L). 3 replicates, and 10 birds. The experiment was done in a completely randomized design with 3 × 3 factorial design. The growth performance indices were recorded at the end of each period of starter (1-10 days), grower (11-24 days), finisher (25-42 days). At the end of the experiment, two birds from each replicate were slaughtered to study the relative weight of the carcass components. The blood of two birds of each replicate were gathered, then the sera were extracted and freezed at -20 oC at 42 days. To study the jejunal morphology, a slice of 1 cm from the midpoint of jejunum from each slaughtered birds were separated, then it was placed in formalin until send laboratory. The statistical analyses were done with SAS software with GLM procedure. The Tukey test was used to compare average treatments.Results and Discussion The results showed that growth performance traits including feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio did not affect by the interaction effects of mummy powder and PGE, except for body weight gain index and feed conversion ratio that was affected at the finisher period. The highest weight gain was observed in broilers fed 20 mg of mummy + 200 mg of PGE compared to the control group. Mummies contain a significant percentage of benzoic acid, humic acid, and folic acid, fatty acids, inulin, and resins. The mummy probably reduces the acidity of the digestive content and increases the activity of its microbial acid-loving population, and ultimately increases the digestibility of nutrients (protein and fat) and improves body weight gain. The PGE also is an energy source in the form of inulin, inulin plays a prebiotic role in poultry diets and improves the intestinal environment. Improving the intestinal environment increases the immune response and growth performance. Due to its polyphenolic compounds, especially quercetin, PGE has the ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce feed conversion ratio. The mummy compares to control significantly increased carcass weight and breast relative weight (P

Background and purpose: Inactivity due to the mechanization of work is a growing health concern in many countries. It increases the risk of many diseases such as fatty liver, obesity and diabetes. There are evidences on the effect of exercise on levels of liver enzymatic parameters. Herbal products appear to be useful in managing some diseases, such as fatty liver. Materials and methods: This experimental study investigated the response of liver enzyme indices, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and lipid profile (total triglyceride and total cholesterol) in rat liver after eight weeks of endurance training and consumption of Rosa canina L. extract. Thirty-six rats were randomly divided into four groups: control-saline, training-saline, control-Rosa canina L. and Rosa canina L.+training. Liver enzyme levels, triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were measured. Results: ANOVA test showed that AST and ALT levels decreased significantly in training-saline (P=0.024 and P=0.002, respectively) and control-Rosa canina L. (P=0.004 and P=0.001, respectively) groups compared to control-saline group. The interaction effect of training and Rosa canina L. caused a significant decrease in AST and ALT levels compared to other groups (P=0.001). ALP levels reduced in training-saline (P=0.008), control-Rosa canina L. (P=0.002), and Rosa canina L.+ training (P=0.001) compared with control-saline. Analysis of GGT showed no significant difference between the groups (P=0.172). Endurance training and the extract of Rosa canina L. improved the levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol. Conclusion: Endurance training in combination with Rosa canina L. extract can have a significant effect on reducing liver enzyme indicators, triglycerides, and total cholesterol.

This study was designed to determine the effects of different levels of black cumin seed on pacific white shrimp, Penaeus vannamei plasma cholesterol, and triglyceride concentration. Five levels of black cumin seed including 0, 0.5, 1.5, 3, and 5 percent were used and each group was divided into three replicates and 40 shrimp (7.5±0.2 gr) were stocked. After 12 weeks of the feeding trial, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentration were significantly lower in shrimp-fed diets containing black cumin seed compared to control (P

Introduction2 Mummies are the brown or black hydrocarbon that are produced deep layers of earth or mountain and contain a significant percentage of benzoic acid, humic acid, and folic acid, fatty acids, inulin, and resins. The mummy probably reduces the acidity of the digestive content and increases the activity of its microbial acid-loving population, and ultimately increases the digestibility of nutrients (protein and fat) and improves body weight gain. On the other hand, pulicariap gnaphalodes is an herbaceous, perennial, with straight stems, dense leaves and hazelnut fruit. The pulicariap gnaphalodes store energy in the form of fructan and inulin. The most active component of it is 8, 1-cinnamol (22.93%), alpha pinene (8.13%), amorphous-9, 4DN-2-L (8.36%), myrtenol (7.24%). Percent). Quercetin and its derivatives are the main flavonoids in pulicariap gnaphalodes. Inulin plays a prebiotic role in poultry diets and improves the intestinal environment. Improving the intestinal environment increases the immune response and growth performance. The strong antibacterial properties of Pulicaria gnaphalodes due to its polyphenolic compounds, especially quercetin, has the ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce feed conversion ratio. Therefore, this study was carried out to investigate the effect of Pulicaria gnaphalodes extract and mummy on growth performance, blood biochemical indices, immune system and jejunal morphology of broiler chickens. Materials and Methods A total of 360 one-day-old Ross 308 chicks was used in 9 treatments (three levels of PULICARIA GNAPHALODES extract (PGE) (0, 100, and 200 mg/kg) and three levels of mummy (0, 20 and 40 mg/L). 3 replicates, and 10 birds. The experiment was done in a completely randomized design with 3 × 3 factorial design. The growth performance indices were recorded at the end of each period of starter (1-10 days), grower (11-24 days), finisher (25-42 days). At the end of the experiment, two birds from each replicate were slaughtered to study the relative weight of the carcass components. The blood of two birds of each replicate were gathered, then the sera were extracted and freezed at -20 oC at 42 days. To study the jejunal morphology, a slice of 1 cm from the midpoint of jejunum from each slaughtered birds were separated, then it was placed in formalin until send laboratory. The statistical analyses were done with SAS software with GLM procedure. The Tukey test was used to compare average treatments. Results and Discussion The results showed that growth performance traits including feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio did not affect by the interaction effects of mummy powder and PGE, except for body weight gain index and feed conversion ratio that was affected at the finisher period. The highest weight gain was observed in broilers fed 20 mg of mummy + 200 mg of PGE compared to the control group. Mummies contain a significant percentage of benzoic acid, humic acid, and folic acid, fatty acids, inulin, and resins. The mummy probably reduces the acidity of the digestive content and increases the activity of its microbial acid-loving population, and ultimately increases the digestibility of nutrients (protein and fat) and improves body weight gain. The PGE also is an energy source in the form of inulin, inulin plays a prebiotic role in poultry diets and improves the intestinal environment. Improving the intestinal environment increases the immune response and growth performance. Due to its polyphenolic compounds, especially quercetin, PGE has the ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce feed conversion ratio. The mummy compares to control significantly increased carcass weight and breast relative weight (P <0.05). Both experimental dietary treatments significantly increased liver, bile, heart, spleen and relative weight bursa (P <0.05). The interaction of PGE and mummy increased the antibody titer against SRBC and immunoglobin M and G compared to control (P <0.05). Increasing the relative weight gain of lymphoid organs is a sign of the development of the immune system. Pandey et al. (28) have reported that quercetin supplementation in poultry feed increases the relative weight of Fabricius and Thymus. The interaction effect of PGE and mummy powder at the level of 40 mummy and 100 extracts improved the relative weight of lymphatic organs and antibody titer against SRBC. In this study, no significant alterations were observed in the concentration of blood protein, triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein of broilers fed different dietary treatments. The birds fed 40 mummy and 200 PGE caused a decrease in LDL concentration, cholesterol, and aspartate aminotransferase activity compared to control (P <0.05). Phenolic compounds in herbal extracts reduce blood cholesterol by lowering the activity of key enzyme-regulating cholesterolbuilding enzymes (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) HMG-CoA liver reeducates. Conclusion These findings showed that the addition of mummy and PGE at 20 mg/l of water and 200 mg/kg of feed together respectively in the diet may improve growth performance, reduce abdominal fat and blood lipids and liver enzyme activity in broiler chickens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is blood and bone marrow malignancy. Low-density oxidative lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a pro-inflammatory factor that has free radicals in its structure. OxLDL levels are also rising in diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Studies have shown that oxLDL and dyslipidemia are more common in patients with various cancers. This study aimed to evaluate the level of blood lipids and oxLDL in these patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Methods: In a descriptive study, 36 patients who were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia from April 2016 to March 2017 were enrolled. This study was done in Shahid Ghazi Blood Department of Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Basic information including age, sex, type of disease, cause for referrals of the patients were collected. After obtaining informed consent from patients and 12 hours of fasting, 5 cc blood samples were sent to the Central Laboratory of Shahid Ghazi Hospital to measure the level of blood lipids including cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein (HDL), and oxLDL levels. Blood lipid and oxLDL levels were measured by automatic analyzer (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL, USA) (ELISA method). Results: 23 patients (54.8%) were male and 19 (45.2%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 44.06±14.48 years. The lowest age was 25 and the highest was 80 years. In the study, the mean serum cholesterol level was 147.64±42.28 mg/dl, the blood triglyceride was 183.28±79.34 mg/dl, the LDL was 84.89±26.35, and the HDL 29±14.51, the mean oxLDL was 1482.5±6031.85 ng/ml. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that dyslipidemia in patients with acute myeloid leukemia has not been evident. Concerning oxLDL, an oxidative stress factor involved in acute myeloid leukemia requires further investigation and studies.

Background and Objective: Hyperlipidemia and high level of serum total cholesterol are risk factors contributing to prevalence and severity of cardiovascular complications like coronary heart diseases. Lamiaceae plants have terpenoids and flavonoids can reduce triglyceride and cholesterol, therefore. This study was done to evaluate the effect of feeding with essential oil of Thymus deanensis Celak. on lipid profile, blood urea and liver enzymes in hyperchlostrolemic male Wistar rats. Methods: This experimental study was performed on 36 male Wistar rats. Animals were randomly divided into 6 groups (there were 6 rats in each groups). The groups including control, sham, two groups receiving 200 and 500 ppm Thymus deanensis essential oil and hyperchlostrolemia groups treated with doses of 200 and 500 ppm of Thymus deanensis essential oil. Hyperchlostrolemia was induced by giving high cholesterol (2%) and sweet almond oil (97.5%) diet. The animals were treated for 32 days with essential oil of the thyme. At the end of the 32-day trial, blood sampling was performed. Total cholesterol, triglyceride, urea and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) liver enzymes were measured. Results: The level of ALT and AST in hypercholesterolemia rats were significantly increased in comparison with the control group (P˂0.05). Thymus daenensis essential oil significantly reduced level of triglycerides and cholesterol (P˂0.05). The high dose of Thymus daenensis (500 ppm) essential oil more than a low dose (200 ppm) significantly reduced the level of cholesterol and triglyceride (P˂0.05). Blood urea nitrogen significantly increased in hypercholesterolemia group in compare to control group (P˂0.05). After the administration of essential oil with a minimum and maximum dose in hypercholesterolemia rats, the level of urea in the blood significantly decreased (P˂0.05). The level of ALT and AST in hypercholesterolemia rats significantly increased in comparison with the control group (P˂0.05). AST level significantly reduced in the groups of rats which received minimal and maximal doses compared to the group hypercholesterolemia (P˂0.05). Conclusion: By lowering blood lipids, urea and liver enzymes after the use of essential oils, it seems that the Thymus daenensis dose-dependent is effective in improving liver function, kidney and high level of lipid.

Background & Aims: High-intensity circuit training (HICT) combines aerobic and resistance training into a single exercise bout as a less time-consuming approach compared to traditional training protocols. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of HICT on the serum levels of lipids and glucose in the elderly women with metabolic syndrome in Khorramabad city, Iran. Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 18 women with metabolic syndrome, who voluntarily participated in the research in 2017. During their daily routine, the subjects participated in an eight-week HICT protocol, which was performed in three sessions per week. Fasting blood samples were obtained from the subjects by a laboratory expert at 7:30-8 AM 24 hours before and 48 hours after the training protocol. In addition, serum levels of cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglyceride, and glucose, and body weight were measured. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 18 using paired t-test at the significance level of P

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In patients with beta – thalassemia major, iron overload and oxidative stress cause metabolic disorders, especially in the liver. Green tea may be beneficial in reducing the complications of this disease due to the iron chelation and antioxidant properties. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of green tea on liver enzymes and serum lipid profiles in these patients. METHODS: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 52 patients with beta – thalassemia major in two groups of controls and intervention (26 people in each group). Patients in the intervention group received 3 cups of green tea for 8 weeks and the control group consumed the same amount of boiled water each day for the same period. The assessment of dietary intake, AST and ALT, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C and HDL-C, and height and weight measurements were performed at the beginning and the end of the study. FINDINGS: Significant decrease in the levels of ALT enzymes (p

Background and purpose: Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E have supportive effects against cardiovascular diseases due to antioxidant properties, reduced thrombosis, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of these supplements on lipid profiles in cardiac patients. Materials and methods: A randomized, double- blind, placebo controlled trial was conducted in 62 male patients with coronary vascular diseases (CVD). Participants were assigned into three study groups; OE (omega 3 fatty acids [EPA: 720 mg, DHA: 480 mg], n=22) plus vitamin E (400IU), OP (omega3 fatty acids [EPA: 720 mg, DHA: 480 mg], n=20), and PP (edible paraffin, n=20) for eight weeks. General information and 24-hour recall (at the beginning and the end of the study) and physical activity levels were recorded and serum lipid profiles were measured at the beginning and end of the study. Nutritionist IV was used to analyze dietary data and statistical data were analyzed using ANOVA, paired t-test, and Chi-square. Results: Omega-3 supplementation alone and plus vitamin E supplement, significantly decreased serum triglyceride levels at the end of the study in all groups. According to ANCOVA, the mean differences were also significant after removing the effects of confounding variables such as waist to hip (WHR), fat mass, free fat mass, BMI, and hsCRP (P=0.008 and P=0.003, respectively). Conclusion: This supplementation without affecting total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels reduced triglyceride levels compared to those of the control group. (Clinical Trials Registry Number: IRCT2013080514273N1)

Background and purpose: Inactivity due to the mechanization of work is a growing health concern in many countries. It increases the risk of many diseases such as fatty liver, obesity and diabetes. There are evidences on the effect of exercise on levels of liver enzymatic parameters. Herbal products appear to be useful in managing some diseases, such as fatty liver. Materials and methods: This experimental study investigated the response of liver enzyme indices, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and lipid profile (total triglyceride and total cholesterol) in rat liver after eight weeks of endurance training and consumption of Rosa canina L. extract. Thirty-six rats were randomly divided into four groups: control-saline, training-saline, control-Rosa canina L. and Rosa canina L.+ training. Liver enzyme levels, triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were measured. Results: ANOVA test showed that AST and ALT levels decreased significantly in training-saline (P=0.024 and P=0.002, respectively) and control-Rosa canina L. (P=0.004 and P=0.001, respectively) groups compared to control-saline group. The interaction effect of training and Rosa canina L. caused a significant decrease in AST and ALT levels compared to other groups (P=0.001). ALP levels reduced in training-saline (P=0.008), control-Rosa canina L. (P=0.002), and Rosa canina L.+ training (P=0.001) compared with control-saline. Analysis of GGT showed no significant difference between the groups (P=0.172). Endurance training and the extract of Rosa canina L. improved the levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol. Conclusion: Endurance training in combination with Rosa canina L. extract can have a significant effect on reducing liver enzyme indicators, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Life expectancy continues to increase and Iran’s older population grows dramatically. Old age is the strongest risk factor for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Hence, effective lipid management can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Materials and Methods: Between March 2013 and October 2014, a total of 3000 men and women aged ≥ 60 years, residing in Bushehr, Iran who participated in Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program were evaluated for dyslipidemia. Serum lipid levels in fasting state were measured using Selectra 2 auto analyzer. The cut-offs of cardiovascular risks were derived from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines in the United States (Adult Treatment Panel [ATP] III). Results: The prevalence rates for hypercholesterolemia (≥ 200 mg/dl), high LDL-cholesterol (≥ 130 mg/dl), low HDL-cholesterol (

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is blood and bone marrow malignancy. Low-density oxidative lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a pro-inflammatory factor that has free radicals in its structure. OxLDL levels are also rising in diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Studies have shown that oxLDL and dyslipidemia are more common in patients with various cancers. This study aimed to evaluate the level of blood lipids and oxLDL in these patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Methods: In a descriptive study, 36 patients who were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia from April 2016 to March 2017 were enrolled. This study was done in Shahid Ghazi Blood Department of Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Basic information including age, sex, type of disease, cause for referrals of the patients were collected. After obtaining informed consent from patients and 12 hours of fasting, 5 cc blood samples were sent to the Central Laboratory of Shahid Ghazi Hospital to measure the level of blood lipids including cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein (HDL), and oxLDL levels. Blood lipid and oxLDL levels were measured by automatic analyzer (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL, USA) (ELISA method). Results: 23 patients (54.8%) were male and 19 (45.2%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 44.06±14.48 years. The lowest age was 25 and the highest was 80 years. In the study, the mean serum cholesterol level was 147.64±42.28 mg/dl, the blood triglyceride was 183.28±79.34 mg/dl, the LDL was 84.89±26.35, and the HDL 29±14.51, the mean oxLDL was 1482.5±6031.85 ng/ml. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that dyslipidemia in patients with acute myeloid leukemia has not been evident. Concerning oxLDL, an oxidative stress factor involved in acute myeloid leukemia requires further investigation and studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mineral supplementation and chelates of trace elements on production, milk composition and blood parameters of lactating Holstein cows. Lactating Holstein cows (n=24) were randomly assigned to one of the following four treatments; 1) the basic diet include inorganic trace minerals (C), 2) 55 mg of iron, 125 mg of copper, 360 mg of zinc, 3.5 mg of chromium, 200 mg of manganese, 2 mg of selenium and 12 mg of cobalt with daily feeding of 7 g of Bonzaplex7 chelated mineral supplement (B), 3) the same amount of zinc, manganese, copper and cobalt was supplied with 7 gr of organic trace mineral supplement Availa4 (A), 4) feeding 7 gr of Availa 4 plus 3.5 gr of Availa-Cr, 2 gr of Availa-Se, 1gr of Availa-Fe (A+3). This study lasted 35 days. Daily feed intake and milk production (3X) were recorded. In spite of more numerical increase in milk yield in treatment B, no effect was observed on the production of milk, milk composition, dry matter intake and rumen metabolites. Plasma glucose concentration in treatments tended to decrease (P=0.07). Plasma triglyceride concentration decreased significantly in treatments (A), (B), (A+3) compared to group (C), present results could be related to increase bioavailability of trace minerals in chelated form specially chromium and copper in present study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objective: Hyperlipidemia and high level of serum total cholesterol are risk factors contributing to prevalence and severity of cardiovascular complications like coronary heart diseases. Lamiaceae plants have terpenoids and flavonoids can reduce triglyceride and cholesterol, therefore. This study was done to evaluate the effect of feeding with essential oil of Thymus deanensis Celak. on lipid profile, blood urea and liver enzymes in hyperchlostrolemic male Wistar rats. Methods: This experimental study was performed on 36 male Wistar rats. Animals were randomly divided into 6 groups (there were 6 rats in each groups). The groups including control, sham, two groups receiving 200 and 500 ppm Thymus deanensis essential oil and hyperchlostrolemia groups treated with doses of 200 and 500 ppm of Thymus deanensis essential oil. Hyperchlostrolemia was induced by giving high cholesterol (2%) and sweet almond oil (97.5%) diet. The animals were treated for 32 days with essential oil of the thyme. At the end of the 32-day trial, blood sampling was performed. Total cholesterol, triglyceride, urea and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) liver enzymes were measured. Results: The level of ALT and AST in hypercholesterolemia rats were significantly increased in comparison with the control group (P˂0.05). Thymus daenensis essential oil significantly reduced level of triglycerides and cholesterol (P˂0.05). The high dose of Thymus daenensis (500 ppm) essential oil more than a low dose (200 ppm) significantly reduced the level of cholesterol and triglyceride (P˂0.05). Blood urea nitrogen significantly increased in hypercholesterolemia group in compare to control group (P˂0.05). After the administration of essential oil with a minimum and maximum dose in hypercholesterolemia rats, the level of urea in the blood significantly decreased (P˂0.05). The level of ALT and AST in hypercholesterolemia rats significantly increased in comparison with the control group (P˂0.05). AST level significantly reduced in the groups of rats which received minimal and maximal doses compared to the group hypercholesterolemia (P˂0.05). Conclusion: By lowering blood lipids, urea and liver enzymes after the use of essential oils, it seems that the Thymus daenensis dose-dependent is effective in improving liver function, kidney and high level of lipid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Objectives: Liver X-Alpha Receiver is a family of large hormone receptors that play a role in cholesterol homeostasis. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of ten weeks of moderate and long term endurance exercise on the expression of the LXRα gene and the evaluation of serum levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in male rats. Materials & Methods: 18 male Wistar rats were randomly divided in to three groups of six, control, moderate and long swimming, in the range of 275±25g. The training groups swam in 32 degrees water for ten weeks and 5 days a week. The moderate group swam for one hour and a long group each session for three hours. After the completion of the exercise, blood sampling from the underlying vena-cava and tissue from the rat liver was performed. Real-time PCR was used to measure the of LXRα gene expression by Ampliqon mixer and DNA synthesis kits. Differences were determined by ANOVA One-Way method and the groups were compared by Tukey follow-up test. Pearson correlation was used to determine the correlation between levels of expression of LXRα gene with cholesterol and triglyceride. SPSS software version20 was used at the significance level of p≤0.05. Results: The moderate exercise group showed a significant increase in LXRα gene and a significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride compared to both control and prolonged groups (p=0.001). Also, LXRα gene expression in this group had a negative and significant correlation with cholesterol (rs=-0.912) and triglyceride (rs=-0.862). Conclusion: It seems that the positive mechanism induced by moderate swelling by increasing the expression of the LXRα gene results in the release of cell lipid makers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & aim: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder which effects 15.6 % of women in Iran. Licorice (Glycyrrhizaglabra L.) has phytoestrogenic and anti-diabetic effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hydro-alcoholic Licorice root extract on blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol in the rats with PCOS. Methods: In the present experimental study, 50 female puber Sprague dawley (180±20 gr) rats with regular sexual cycle were entered in the study. Studied groups included: first, the Normal group, receiving carrier (normal saline) (2 ml/kg) daily orally for 21 days. Then, the letrozole group which received letrozole (1 mg/kg) dissolved in normal saline (2 ml/kg) for 21 days and then normal saline (2 ml/kg) daily orally for 30 days. The last groups, Treatment groups 1 and 2, which received letrozole (1 mg/kg) dissolved in normal saline (2 ml/kg) for 21 days then hydroalcoholic extract of Licorice root (200 and 400 mg/kg) dissolved in normal saline (2 ml/kg) daily, orally for 30 days respectively. To conclude, blood samples were collected from the heart and also the serum level of blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol was measured. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA (p< 0.05). Results: The mean serum level of blood sugar increased in the Letrozole group compared to the normal group and decreased in the treatment groups compared to Letrozole group (p< 0.05). No statistically significant differences were seen in mean of serum level of triglyceride and cholesterol between all groups. Conclusion: The licoricecan extract improved the adverse side-effects caused by diabetese in polycystic ovary syndrome However, its effect on dyslipidemia in patients requiring further investigations.

Background and Objective: Diabetes meltius is a metabolic disorder which characterized with disorder in carbohytdrate and lipid metabolism. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of turnip root (Brassica rapa) on glucose and lipid Profile in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methods: In this experimental study 40 male wistar rats randomly allocated into 5 equal groups including diabetic control, Metformine 50mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 400 mg/kg/bw of aqueus extract of turnip root and normal control groups. Alloxan monohydrate 150 mg/kg/bw was used to induce diabetes mellitus and two weeks after Alloxan injection rats with fasting blood sugar (FBS) more than 350mg/dl considered as diabetic rats. All administrations were done orally and daily in a same volume for 28 consecutive days. The FBS concentrations were determined on the first, 14th and 29th days. On 29th day, blood was collected from overnight fasted rats. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), aspartate amino transfarase (AST) and alanine amino transferase (ALT) activities were measured. Results: The statistical data indicated (P

Background: It seems that consumption of fish oil results in reduction of cardiovascular diseases risk factor such as triglyceride and blood pressure in diabetic patients. It is not clear which component of fish oil(EPA or DHA) is more important. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: The study designed as a triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. 60 diabetic men and women, aged 30-65 years, were randomly assigned to consume 1g/d EPA, DHA, and canola oil for 12 week. Fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, and blood pressure were measured before and after the study. Results were analyzed through repeated measure test. Results:. After 12 weeks of intervention, 23 women and 22 men with a mean ± SD age of 54.9± 8.2 completed the study. In comparison with the changes from baseline, FBS and triglyceride levels didn't differ between groups (P>0.05). SBP and DBP reduced in three groups (P= 0.0015 and P= 0.000 respectively) but they didn't differ between groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Consumption of 1g/d EPA or DHA doesn't have any effect on FBS, triglyceride, SBP and DBP. This study is the first one which has compared fish oil components effects in diabetic patients.

Sour Tea is an herb that is widely used today. In the past, the plant was used to treat a wide range of disorders, including kidney and bladder stones, sexual stimulants, disinfectants, and reduced complications of diabetes and hypertension. So far, numerous human and animal studies have been conducted on the effect of sour tea on blood lipid profile. This article is based on the findings from PubMed, Scopus, ISI and Google Scholar databases. In this review study, studies on the effects of sour tea on blood lipid profile have been investigated. According to more studies in this field, this substance can probably improve blood lipid patterns, especially in diabetics. Sour tea also plays an important role in reducing the blood lipid profiles due to its antioxidant activity and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and purpose: Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E have supportive effects against cardiovascular diseases due to antioxidant properties, reduced thrombosis, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of these supplements on lipid profiles in cardiac patients. Materials and methods: A randomized, double- blind, placebo controlled trial was conducted in 62 male patients with coronary vascular diseases (CVD). Participants were assigned into three study groups; OE (omega 3 fatty acids [EPA: 720 mg, DHA: 480 mg], n=22) plus vitamin E (400IU), OP (omega3 fatty acids [EPA: 720 mg, DHA: 480 mg], n=20), and PP (edible paraffin, n=20) for eight weeks. General information and 24-hour recall (at the beginning and the end of the study) and physical activity levels were recorded and serum lipid profiles were measured at the beginning and end of the study. Nutritionist IV was used to analyze dietary data and statistical data were analyzed using ANOVA, paired t-test, and Chi-square. Results: Omega-3 supplementation alone and plus vitamin E supplement, significantly decreased serum triglyceride levels at the end of the study in all groups. According to ANCOVA, the mean differences were also significant after removing the effects of confounding variables such as waist to hip (WHR), fat mass, free fat mass, BMI, and hsCRP (P=0.008 and P=0.003, respectively). Conclusion: This supplementation without affecting total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels reduced triglyceride levels compared to those of the control group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objective: Fluctuation in the homeostasis system is one of the main causes of heart attacks. There are contradectry reports regarding the effect of regular exercise, particularly resistance training on hemostasis indeces. This study was done to determine the effect of 8 weeks of resistance training on hemostasis indeces and lipid profile in adult men. Methods: In this clinical trail study, 16 adult men were randomly divided into interventional and control groups. Subjects in interventional group participated in a resistance training program including a period 3 days a week for 8 weeks session. Body mass index, level of fibrinogen, protrombin time (PT), partial thromboplastin time (PTT), platelet count, D-dimer fibrinolytic factor, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL and LDL were measured for each subject. Results: After 8 weeks of resistance training, the level of fibrinogen, PT, PTT and platelets count were significantly reduced and D-dimer fibrinolytic factor increased in interventional group in compared to controls (P

Background and Objective: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common serious metabolic disorders. This study was done to determine the effect of 12-week yoga intervention on glucose, insulin and triglyceride serum levels in women with type II diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 26 women with Type II diabetes were divided into interventional (n=16) and control groups (n=10). Program of yoga exercise including: 75 minutes daily, three sessions in a week, and for 12 weeks. The level of glucose, insulin, leptin, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglyceride, total cholesterol were measured prior and post - training period. Results: The levels of glucose, insulin and triglycerides in the interventional group significantly reduced compared to control group following the training period (P

Background and Aim: Atherosclerosis is the main factor of mortality in cardiovascular patients. Pathogenesis dependence of atherosclerosis on the increase of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) has been proved. Since using of existing chemical medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases causes several side-effects, this has led to more tendency to using of herbs. According to some traditional medicinal references, Harmala seeds can be used as lowering blood lipids agents. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Harmala seeds on blood lipid profiles. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study 18 Wistar rats with the average weight of 300 g were used. The rats were randomly divided into three groups, i.e. two experimental and one control group. The experimental groups I and II were respectively gavaged 3cc liquid containing 100mg/kg body weight (bw) of aqueous and ethanolic extract of Harmala seeds for 30 days and group III, as a negative control, received an equal volume of distilled water for the same period. At the end , after deep anesthesia of the subjects with ether, the amount of blood lipids such as triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), LDL, and HDL were measured using test kits and the amount of VLDL cholesterol, too, was mathematically calculated. The obtained data was analyzed by means of SPSS software (v: 11.5), ANOVA and Tukey tests at the significant level P

Background and Objective: Obesity and saturated fat diet have a negative effect on plasma lipoproteins. The best therapeutic regiment for the treatment of obesity and reduction of serum lipoproteins is a diet containing non-saturated fatty acids accompanied with aerobic exercise. This study was carried to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks aerobic training and peanut consumption on serum Lipoproteins levels in overweight and obese men. Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental study was done on 36 obese males with age of 41.82±3.4yr, BMI: 32.38±2.50 kg/m2 in North of Iran during 2009. Subjects were divided in three equal groups: aerobic interval training, peanut consumption aerobic, interval training and control. peanut consumption Training group were consumed 50gr peanuts daily. Prior and after training period, serum lipoproteins levels of subjects were evaluated. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16, ANOVA and LSD tests. Results: There was a significant differences between the reduction of total mean serum cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoproteins, high density lipoproteins in experiment group II (aerobic interval training and peanut) compare to other groups (P

Leptin hormone is secreted from the white adipocytes of adipose tissue and its levels increase with the increase in size of the adipose tissue. One of the most important actions of this hormone is the regulation of body metabolism by consuming adipose tissue and production of energy. The objective of this study was determination of Leptin and BHB, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in healthy Holstein cows and cows with Sub clinical Ketosis and the determination of the prevalence of Sub clinical Ketosis, using BHB level in blood serum as the gold standard. In this survey 7 dairy farms were chosen in Shahriar, (Tehran province), Samples were taken from 100 cows at two periods: 1) last week of pregnancy (dry period), 2) The same cows at 2 months after parturition. Serum samples were harvested and leptin levels were measured using DBC ELISA kit,Canada, BHB levels were measured using RANBUT kits and glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels were measured by commercial kits (ziest chem) and spectrophotometer. In this study, the prevalence of Sub clinical Ketosis, using the 1/2, 1/4, 1/7 mmol BHB, as the cut point was calculated as 18%, 14% and 4% respectively. Leptin levels decreased significantly after parturition in healthy cows and those affected by subclinical ketosis. There was a significant correlation between leptin and glucose (r=0.53) and BHB and glucose (r= -0.27) in pre parturient group of cows. In the group of cows 2 month after parturition, there was a significant correlation between leptin and glucose (r=0.65), BHB and triglyceride (r=0.97) and BHB and glucose (r= -0.64). In the group affected by subclinical ketosis, a significant correlation was observed between leptin and glucose (r=0.72), BHB and glucose (r=-0.38), BHB and triglyceride (r=0.85) and BHB and cholesterol (r=0.64).

Background and Aim: Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal disease with causative agent Malassezia species which is an opportunistic and lipophilic yeast .With regard to liphophilic nature of the yeast, this study was carried out for evaluation of relationship between pityriasis versicolor and triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Materials and Methods: This cross - sectional study was performed on 1500 subjects ranging from 10 to 50 years old in Isfahan province. Of total subjects, 105 had pityriasis versicolor. Disease confirmation was based on direct examination, inoculation and culture on Dixon media. Measurement of total cholesterol and triglyceride of patients and control groups in fasting manner was done by Auto analyzer RA 1000. Data of patients including age, education level and job was gathered by questionnaire and analysis of results was done by t student, chi square and Pearson correlation tests. Results: Prevalence of infection was 7% in the test group. Maximum frequent rates of infection was %3.13 in age group 20- 30 years and minimum in age group 30-40 years(% 0.87). The highest rate of total cholesterol levels was seen in age group 40-50 years (mean 215 mg/dL) and the lowest was in age group 10-20 years(mean 205 mg/dL). Conclusion: Total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients were higher than the control group but the difference was not significant(P

Background and Aim: Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal disease with causative agent Malassezia species which is an opportunistic and lipophilic yeast .With regard to liphophilic nature of the yeast, this study was carried out for evaluation of relationship between pityriasis versicolor and triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Materials and Methods: This cross - sectional study was performed on 1500 subjects ranging from 10 to 50 years old in Isfahan province. Of total subjects, 105 had pityriasis versicolor. Disease confirmation was based on direct examination, inoculation and culture on Dixon media. Measurement of total cholesterol and triglyceride of patients and control groups in fasting manner was done by Auto analyzer RA 1000. Data of patients including age, education level and job was gathered by questionnaire and analysis of results was done by t student, chi square and Pearson correlation tests. Results: Prevalence of infection was 7% in the test group. Maximum frequent rates of infection was %3.13 in age group 20- 30 years and minimum in age group 30-40 years(% 0.87). The highest rate of total cholesterol levels was seen in age group 40-50 years (mean 215 mg/dL) and the lowest was in age group 10-20 years(mean 205 mg/dL). Conclusion: Total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients were higher than the control group but the difference was not significant(P

Background and Objective: The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders that are associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases and type-II diabetes. This study investigated the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adolescents population in Gorgan, Northern Iran - 2009. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 450 adolescents 15-17 years, selected through 2 stage cluster randomized sampling from high schools. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were assessed. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to NHANES III criteria. Data was analyzed by SPSS-16 software, Chi-Square and logestic regration. Results: The overall metabolic syndrome prevalence was 3.3% (CI 95%:1.8–5.4). More than half of cases (54.6%) had at least 1 or 2 components. High triglyceride level was the most common disorder in both genders (boys 27.6%, girls 52.4%) and then low HDL cholesterol level (17.3%) and central obesity (7.6%) were common among boys and girls respectively. Where as abdominal obesity in boys (0.9%) and hypertension in girls (3.1%) were less common. Conclusion: This study showed that the rate of metabolic syndrome is slightly lower but the obsity in adolescents is higher than other parts of country.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nano particles because of the marvelous anti–microbe effects and increasing consumption in different industries are part of the most usable of these particles which this has increased the necessity of the study on the safety of using these materials. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of time and consumption dose of these particles on the some biochemical and blood parameters of rats of wistar race. METHODS: Thirty six Wistar race rats after 4 week similarization period divided to 6 groups of 6 rats (one control and five tests). Nanosilver (nanocid L2000) solution was purchased from NanoNasb-e-Pars Co and 95PPm, 65PPm, 35PPm, 20PPm and 5PPm concentrations were prepared. Then above solutions were used as water for 6 months. Three rats of each group were randomly selected after 3 and 6 months and biochemical parameters, Hb and HCT was measured and compared in different groups. FINDINGS: There are no significant changes in the rats blood cholesterol and sugar in the form of dose/time dependent manner in spite the fact that increasing the blood sugar level in all doses specially 35PPm after six months was considerable. The blood triglyceride level showed significantly decrease both in synchronic (p

"nBackground: Cerebrovascular ischemic accident is the third most common cause of death in community. Management of high-risk patients reduces complications and mortality. Serum lipid profile is one of the most important factors influencing the prognosis."n "nMethods: In this cross sectional study, 123 (58 female and 65 male) patients with acute ischemic stroke, mean aged 65.1± 11.16 years, were admitted to Sina Hospital between September 2008 and September 2009. The inclusion criteria were age between 40-90 years and ischemic stroke within the anterior or posterior brain blood system. The exclusion criteria were brain tumor or abscess, venous sinus thrombosis, liver disease, renal failure, hypothyroidism or metabolic problems. Serum lipid profile was evaluated during the first 24 hours after stroke and after 12 hours of fasting. Furthermore, the patients' inability was evaluated on the first and fifth day of hospitalization by NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)."n "nResults: Patients' total serum cholesterol was 189.93± 51.46 mg/dl and mean total serum triglycerides was 157.72± 72.67 mg/dl. The mean HDL and LDL was 47.70± 14.43 and 105.98± 37 mg/dl, respectively. In the analysis, a significant inverse relationship was found between serum triglyceride levels and fifth day's NIHSS. In addition, age and a history of heart disease had a significant direct relationship with the first day's NIHSS. (p< 0.05)"n "nConclusion: The study showed a better prognosis in cases with increased plasma triglyceride levels, after cerebral ischemic stroke. Besides, older age and a history of ischemic heart disease were associated with a worse prognosis.

Introduction & Objective: Preeclampsia is a disease with worldwide importance to mothers and infants, where it accounts for 20–80% of the strikingly increased maternal mortality. The lack of enzymes added to the homocysteine metabolism or the cofactors necessary for its metabolism (folate, B6 vitamin, B12 vitamin) cause hyperhomocysteinemia. Abnormal serum lipid profiles such as cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride are associated with endothelial dysfunction. Recently high levels of B-HCG have been identified as a potential marker for developing preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to identify the possible association of homocysteine, vitamin and some serum factors levels with preeclampsia in pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A case control study was performed prospectively on normotensive healthy pregnant women (80) and pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia (80) referring to Imam Sadjad hospital in Yasuj, between September 2004 to August 2005. In addition to the obstetric evaluation and laboratory examination in the 3rd trimester of gestation, blood samples were taken from all cases for homocysteine and vitamin B12, folic acid, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, B-HCG analysis. The samples were evaluated by Immunoassay (ELISA). Univariant and logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of outcomes. Results: The mean plasma level of total homocysteine was significantly higher in preeclamptic women compared with normal pregnancy(p0.05). Triglyceride and cholesterol levels were significantly higher in preeclamptic women compared with normal pregnant women(p

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein A5 gene plays an important role in plasma lipid regulation. Protein deficiency of apolipoprotein A5 gene causes an increase in plasma triglyceride. The aim of this study was to assay the effect of apolipoprotein A5-1131T>C polymorphism associated with lipid profile in Babol population.METHODS: This case-control study was performed on 199 people in Babol. They were divided into two groups under supervision of the specialist and with regard to their medical history and files: low triglyceride group (99 persons with triglyceride< 103 mg/dl) and high triglyceride group (100 persons with triglyceride> 150 mg/dl) and their biochemistry and anthropometric parameter were measured. The apolipoprotein A5 gene was amplified by PCR method and polymorphism was revealed by the use of MseI enzyme with RFLP method and then compared.FINDINDS: Allele C frequency in people with high triglyceride was 0.21 and in people with low triglyceride was 0.11 that these differences were statistically significant (p=0.02). Also, significant association was found between serum triglyceride (p=0.016) and C allele in low and high triglyceride groups. Being carrier allele C versus TT genotype increased the chance of high triglyceride OR=1.97 times (95% CI=1.35-3.68).CONCLUSION: Our study confirms the association of the APOA5 -1131T>C polymorphism with triglyceride levels in humans. Therefore, genetically evaluation of subjects with high triglyceride recommends to determine allele and diagnosis of cardiovascular patient.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Atypical antipsychotic drugs are first line treatment for psychotic disorders and well tolerated by the patients because of less extra pyramidal side effects and better efficacies. But there are different reports about metabolic dysfunctions that are associated with use of these drugs. So the aim of this study was to compare these side effects among atypical antipsychotic drugs (clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone) and haloperidol.METHODS In this cohort study psychotic patients (according to DSM IV criteria) due to their response to previous treatment regiment or new onset of disorder were received clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone (atypical group) and haloperidol (typical group). Patients who were resistant to other drugs treated with clozapine and bipolar patients received olanzapine. Fasting blood level of glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride of all patients were measured before initiating and six weeks after drug administration. FINDINGS: 75 inpatients or out patients with variety of psychotic disorders enrolled the study, as 45 patients were in atypical and 30 in typical drug groups. Two groups were matched by age and sex. The mean level of fasting blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol of patients in atypical drug group before treatment was 90.7%±16.2, 144±35.5 and 163±25.1 mg/dl, respectively and in typical group it was 88.6±27, 162.3±38.5 and 164.2±25 mg/dl, respectively. The mean level of fasting blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol of patients in atypical drug group after treatment was 94.4±13.1, 168±50.8 and 168.6±33.5 mg/dl, respectively and in typical group was 92.9±27, 175.3±45.9 and 164±26.5 mg/dl, respectively that showed no significant difference. CONCLUSION: Antipsychotic drugs (either typical or atypical) didn’t increase fasting blood level of glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride in psychotic patients.

Background: Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in studying on herbal drugs for decreasing blood levels of lipid and glucose. There is a controversy in studies about the effect of psyllium on hyperlipidemia. Methods: In a double-blind, randomized clinical trial, a total of 72 subjects with serum triglyceride between 160 to 200 mg/dl and cholesterol between 130 to190 mg/dl, were randomly allocated into two case and control groups. We administered 5 gram per day psyllium for the case group, and 5 gram of per day cellulose for the control group. After 60 days, levels of serum lipids and glucose were assessed. Results: There was no significant difference in triglyceride levels between the case and control groups but the serum LDL-cholesterol levels increased in both groups: 161.07 compared to 147.5 mg/dl in psyllium group (P= 0.002) and 156.8 compared to 132.10 mg/dl in control group (P

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Vertigo is a common cause of consultation with a doctor and there is no specific cause in most of cases. There is some evidence that in some cases of benign positional vertigo there is hyperlipidemia coincident. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of hyperlipidemia in benign positional vertigo cases with symptoms of true vertigo.METHODS: In a case-control study, frequency of hyperlipidemia in 136 cases of benign positional vertigo compared with a control group. Hyperlipidemia defined as triglyceride or cholesterol more than 200 mg per deciliter of serum. Data was analyzed by chi-square test and t-test. Odds ratio was calculated and p

Background: Adiponectin, also called GBP-28, apM1, Adipo Q and Acrp30, is a novel adipose tissue-specific protein. A reduction in adiponectin expression is associated with insulin resistance in some animal models. This study was performed to determine the relationship between adiponectin with blood lipids and body mass index (BMI) in diabetic and healthy women. Methods: We examined serum levels of adiponectin, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglyceride and cholesterol in diabetic women (n=28) and healthy women (n=42). Adiponectin was measured by ELISA. We used Spearman coefficient to determine correlation between adiponectin with blood lipids and BMI in two studied groups. Results: We found that there was lower concentration of adiponectin in diabetic women (7.29±1.42 µg/ml) than healthy women (10.29 ± 1.93 µg/ml) (P

Subjects and Methods: fifteen overweight elderly men (mean ± SD; age 66.2 ± 3.6 years، height 176.3 ± 5.7 cm، Weight 90.58 ± 4.7 kg) participated in the study. In the first session، anthropometric measurements، body composition، and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2peak) was measured in all subjects. In the next sessions، subjects completed two acute aerobic exercises on separate days in a crossover design. The two exercise trials performed at intensity of 45% and 65% VO2peak after fasting for at least 10 hours and For 30 minutes per session treadmill. Blood samples before and after exercise were collected for measuring Total cholesterol، triglyceride، HDL-C and LDL-C. Results: The results showed that triglycerides، LDL-C and total cholesterol levels were significantly decreased after moderate intensity of acute aerobic exercise (p<0.05). Also HDL-C levels was significantly increased after moderate intensity of acute aerobic exercise (p<0.05). No Significant changes were observed in triglycerides، HDL-C، LDL-C and total cholesterol levels after low intensity of acute aerobic exercise (p>0.05). Conclusion: According to the present results، we can conclude that acute aerobic exercise at moderate intensity compared with low intensity improves the lipid profile in overweight elderly men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objective: Diabetes meltius is a metabolic disorder which characterized with disorder in carbohytdrate and lipid metabolism. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of turnip root (Brassica rapa) on glucose and lipid Profile in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methods: In this experimental study 40 male wistar rats randomly allocated into 5 equal groups including diabetic control, Metformine 50mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 400 mg/kg/bw of aqueus extract of turnip root and normal control groups. Alloxan monohydrate 150 mg/kg/bw was used to induce diabetes mellitus and two weeks after Alloxan injection rats with fasting blood sugar (FBS) more than 350mg/dl considered as diabetic rats. All administrations were done orally and daily in a same volume for 28 consecutive days. The FBS concentrations were determined on the first, 14th and 29th days. On 29th day, blood was collected from overnight fasted rats. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), aspartate amino transfarase (AST) and alanine amino transferase (ALT) activities were measured. Results: The statistical data indicated (P<0.05) in the levels of FBS (4.5 times), TC, TG, AST and ALT (about 2.5 times) and LDL-c (2 times) significantly increased in diabetic rats compare to healthy normal control group. Administration of 200mg/kg and 400 mg/kg/bw of turnip root extract did not exhibit hypoglycemic activity. Turnip root extract significantly inhibited the increasing of TC, TG, LDL-c and ALT in diabetic rats (P<0.05), but had no effect on AST sera level. Conclusion: Although, the aqueous extract of turnip root had not any hypoglycemic activity but it was effective in reduction of TC, TG, LDL-c and ALT in diabetic rats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: It seems that consumption of fish oil results in reduction of cardiovascular diseases risk factor such as triglyceride and blood pressure in diabetic patients. It is not clear which component of fish oil(EPA or DHA) is more important. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: The study designed as a triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. 60 diabetic men and women, aged 30-65 years, were randomly assigned to consume 1g/d EPA, DHA, and canola oil for 12 week. Fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, and blood pressure were measured before and after the study. Results were analyzed through repeated measure test. Results:. After 12 weeks of intervention, 23 women and 22 men with a mean ± SD age of 54.9± 8.2 completed the study. In comparison with the changes from baseline, FBS and triglyceride levels didn't differ between groups (P>0.05). SBP and DBP reduced in three groups (P= 0.0015 and P= 0.000 respectively); but they didn't differ between groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Consumption of 1g/d EPA or DHA doesn't have any effect on FBS, triglyceride, SBP and DBP. This study is the first one which has compared fish oil components effects in diabetic patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]