... of product formulations by incorporating desirable nutrients and bioactive compounds accompanied by easy distribution due to better shelf life. Design/methodology/approach This review focuses on the therapeutic properties of Kombucha that can be useful in ameliorating the metabolic syndrome (MetS...

...Michelle Shalomi Christopher; Geeshani Maduwanthi Somaratne; Dimuthu Chanaka Samarasinghe Gunasekara; Batugahage Don Rohitha Prasantha; Demuni Sumith De Zoysa Abeysiriwardena Purpose The rise in metabolic syndromes, such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and inflammation, is closely linked to calorie...

... and metabolic syndrome were assessed in relation to the study groups. Findings A total of 985 participants aged 25–64 years were included. Males with NWO had significantly higher alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels compared to the healthy group in the fully adjusted model. Also, high-density lipoprotein...

...Olutosin Phebean Akintola; Catherine Adebukola Oladoyinbo; David Olayinka Ayedun Purpose This study aims to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) considering a comparative study. Design/methodology/approach A comparative cross-sectional...

... factors of this disease is metabolic syndrome (MetS). One of the key ways to control MetS is dietary modification. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between dietary patterns and MetS in patients with premature heart disease. Design/methodology/approach This study...

...Charles Apprey; Bernice Adu Baah-Nuako; Veronica Tawiah Annaful; Atinuke Olusola Adebanji; Victoria Dzogbefia Purpose This study aims to assess dietary intake and prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among tanker truck drivers in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach...

...Teymour Sheikhi; Yahya Pasdar; Jalal Moludi; Mehdi Moradinazar; Hadi Abdollahzad Purpose Inflammation plays a significant role in incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), whose risk can be reduced through modifying the diet. Considering the importance of incidence of MetS among patients...

...Razie Hormoznejad; Anahita Mansoori; Seyed Ahmad Hosseini; Marzie Zilaee; Maryam Asadi; Mojdeh Fathi; Fateme Kiany Purpose The purpose of this paper with meta-analysis is to clarify the effects of cranberry consumption on features of the metabolic syndrome of interest of all relevant randomized...

...Shirin Hassani Zadeh; Azadeh Nadjarzadeh; Masoud Mirzaei; Amin Salehi-Abargouei; Mahdieh Hosseinzadeh Purpose Dietary intake is a modifiable risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS). Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the association between the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) and MetS...

...Sama Rasaee; Mohammad Alizadeh; Sorayya Kheirouri; Hadi Abdollahzad Purpose There is some evidence that suggest a higher dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC) is associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Considering the conflicting results in this field, this paper aims...

...Fereshteh Aliasghari; Soghra Aliasgharzadeh; Amir Hossein Faghfouri; Reza Mahdavi; Neda Lotfi Yagin Purpose Obesity can cause impairment in adipose tissue-derived hormones levels, which, in turn, might lead to metabolic syndrome occurrence. This study aims to assess the relationship between...

...Reema Tayyem; Rawan Al-Qawasmeh; Nahla Khawaja Purpose This paper aims to evaluate macro- and micronutrient intake among Jordanian adults who have metabolic syndrome (MetS) and those MetS-free. Design/methodology/approach A total of 154 Jordanian adults aged 20-55 years were enrolled from...

...Mina Bahrami; Makan Cheraghpour; Sima Jafarirad; Pejman Alavinejad; Bahman Cheraghian Purpose Metabolic syndrome contains metabolic disorders that have association with other chronic diseases. Melatonin is a bioactive compound which is found in plants and also produced in the body. The purpose...

...Fatemehbanoo Mortazavi; Zamzam Paknahad; Akbar Hasanzadeh Purpose Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder that exacerbates the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus; some studies have indicated the beneficial effects of green tea on human health. The purpose of this study...

...Fatemeh Shokrzadeh; Zahra Aslani; Abbas Rahimi-Foroushani; Sakineh Shab-Bidar Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether the interaction between vitamin D receptor (VDR) FokI polymorphism and dietary patterns is associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components. Design...

...Yetunde Aderonke Adeyemi; Oluseye Olusegun Onabanjo; Silifat Ajoke Sanni; Regina Ngozi Ugbaja; David Olaulowa Afolabi; Catherine Adebukola Oladoyinbo Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative paucity of data on the burden of this syndrome...