Darabi, Z

[ 1 ] - Effects of Citrulline on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized-controlled Clinical Trial

Background and Objectives: Citrulline (cit.) is a non-essential amino acid derived from watermelon, which affects improving glucose tolerance and lipid and energy metabolisms. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of citrulline supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver.  Materials & Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 50 patients with NAFLD were randomly assigned to recei...

[ 2 ] - The Association between Dietary Nitrate Intake and Alanine Transaminase in Adolescent Girls

Introduction: The effects of dietary nitrate on health are controversial. The current study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake of nitrate and liver enzymes among Iranian adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 733 adolescent girls. They were recruited from several schools in different areas in the cities of Mashhad and Sabze...