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1 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Guar gum for body weight reduction
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2001, 110, 724-730
guar gum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
2 Menon, I.S.; Kendal, R.V.; Dewar, H.A.; Newell, D.J.
Effect of onion on blood fibrinolytic activity
BMJ, 1968, 3, 351-352
Allium, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
3 Sainani, G.S.; Desai, D.B.; More, K.N.
Onion, garlic and atherosclerosis
Lancet, 1976, 2, 275-276
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
4 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
5 Moore, H.; Summerbell, C.; Hooper, L.; Cruickshank, K.; Vyas, A.; Johnstone, P.; Ashton, V.; Kopelman, P.
Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3CD004097, 1-117 (Internet)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
6 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Adverse events of herbal food supplements for body weight reduction
Systematic review
Obes Rev, 2005, 6, 93-111
guar gum, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Guarana, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago afra, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Adverse effect, Ephedra sinica
7 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
8 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
9 Kastorini, C.M.; Milionis, H.J.; Esposito, K.; Giugliano, D.; Goudevenos, J.A.; Panagiotakos, D.B.
The effect of mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components
A meta-analysis of 50 studies and 534,906 individuals
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011, 57, 1299-1313
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
10 Rebello, S.A.; Chen, C.H.; Naidoo, N.; Xu, W.; Lee, J.; Chia, K.S.; Tai, E.S.; Dam, R.M. van
Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal glucose metabolism in multi-ethnic Asian population
A cross-sectional study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 61; (1-10)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
11 Onakpoya, I.J.; Posadzki, P.P.; Watson, L.K.; Davies, L.A.; Ernst, E.
The efficacy of long-term conjugated linolic acid (CLA) supplementation on body composition in overweight and obese individuals
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51(2), 127-134
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
12 Sarri, K.; Bertsias, G.; Linardakis, M.; Tsibinos, G.; Tzanakis, N.; Kafatos, A.
The effect of periodic vegetarianism on serum retinol and alpha-tocopherol levels
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(5-6), 271-280
Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism, Vitamins
13 Onakpoya, I.J.; Perry, R.; Zhang, J.; Ernst, E.
Efficacy of calcium supplementation for management of overweight and obesity
Systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Nutrition Rev, 2011, 69(6), 335-343
Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
14 Sikora, J.; Broncel, M.; Markowicz, M.; Chalubinski, M.; Wojdan, K.; Mikiciuk-Olasik, E.
Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic sydrome
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51(5), 549-556
Aronia, Aronia melanocarpa, Blood/Lymphatic system, Blood coagulation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
15 Costa Krewer, C. da; Ribeiro, E.E.; Ribeiro, E.A.M.; Moresco, R.N.; Ugalde Marques da Rocha, M.I. de; Santos Montagner, G.F.F. dos; Machado, M.M.; Viegas, K.; Brito, E.; Cruz, I.B.M. da
Habitual intake of guaraná and metabolic morbidities
An epidemiological study of an elderly Amazonian population
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(9), 1367-1374
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Ethnomedicine, Geriatrics, Guarana, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
16 Hooper, L.; Kay, C.; Abdelhamid, A.; Kroon, P.A.; Cohn, J.S.; Rimm, E.B.; Cassidy, A.
Effects of chocolate, cocoa, and flavan-3-ols on cardiovascular health
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2012, 95(3), 740-751
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Theobroma cacao
17 Post, R.E.; Mainous, A.G.; King, D.E.; Simpson, K.N.
Dietary fiber for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
J Am Board Fam Pract, 2012, 25, 16-23
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
18 Ooi, C.P.; Loke, S.C.
Sweet potato for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD009128), 1-44
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
19 Stradling, C.; Chen, Y.F.; Russell, T.; Connock, M.; Thomas, G.N.; Taheri, S.
The effects of dietary intervention on HIV dyslipidaemia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(6), e38121; (1-12)
Diet, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
20 Mani, U.V.; Mani, I.; Biswas, M.; Kumar, S.N.
An open-label study on the effect of flax seed powder (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation in the management of diabetes mellitus
J Diet Suppl, 2011, 8(3), 257-265
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases
21 Onakpoya, I.; Aldaas, S.; Terry, R.; Ernst, E.
The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
Br J Nutr, 2011, 106(2), 196-202
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
22 Nakamoto, K.; Watanabe, S.; Kudo, H.; Tanaka, A.
Nutritional characteristics of middle-aged Japanese vegetarians
J Atheroscler Thromb, 2008, 15(3), 122-129
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
23 Hoffmann, I.; Groeneveld, M.J.; Boeing, H.; Koebnick, C.;
Giessen Wholesome Nutrition Study
Relation between a health-conscious diet and blood lipids
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2001, 55(10), 887-895
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
24 Soares, M.J.; Ping-Delfos, W.C.S.; Ghanbari, M.H.
Calcium and vitamin D for obesity
A review of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2011, 65(9), 994-1004
Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Vitamins
25 Gorham, E.D.; Garland, C.F.; Burgi, A.A.; Mohr, S.B.; Zeng, K.; Hofflich, H.; Kim, J.J.; Ricordi, C.
Lower prediagnostic serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration is associated with higher risk of insulin-requiring diabetes
A nested case-control study
Diabetologia, 2012, 55(12), 3224-3227
Calciferol, Diabetes mellitus, Diagnostics, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins
26 Imam, M.U.; Azmi, N.H.; Bhanger, M.I.; Ismail, N.; Ismail, M.
Antidiabetic properties of germinated brown rice
A systematic review
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 816501; (1-12)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Oryza sativa
27 Siener, R.; Hesse, A.
The effect of a vegetarian and different omnivorous diets on urinary risk factors for uric acid stone formation
Eur J Nutr, 2003, 42(6), 332-337
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Urinary calculus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
28 Spencer, E.A.; Appleby, P.N.; Davey, G.K.; Key, T.J.
Diet and body mass index in 38000 EPIC-Oxford meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord, 2003, 27(6), 728-734
Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Veganism, Vegetarianism
29 Baines, S.; Powers, J.; Brown, W.J.
How does the health and well-being of young Australian vegetarian and semi-vegetarian women compare with non-vegetarians?
Public Health Nutr, 2007, 10(5), 436-442
Depression, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menstrual disorders, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Vegetarianism
30 Abdulrhman, M.; Hefnawy, M.E.; Ali, R.; Hamid, I.A.; El-Goud, A.A.; Refai, D.
Effects of honey, sucrose and glucose on blood glucose and C-peptide in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19, 15-19
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Glucose, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
31 Berge, K.; Piscitelli, F.; Hoem, N.; Silvestri, C.; Meyer, I.; Banni, S.; Di Marzo, V.
Chronic treatment with krill powder reduces plasma triglyceride and anandamide levels in mildly obese men
Lipids Health Dis, 2013, 12(1), 78; (1-8)
Andrology, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Krillöl
32 Richard, C.; Couture, P.; Desroches, S.; Lamarche, B.
Effect of the Mediterranean diet with and without weight loss on markers of inflammation in men with metabolic syndrome
Obesity, 2013, 21(1), 51-57
Andrology, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
33 Maier, H.M.; Ilich, J.Z.; Kim, J.S.; Spicer, M.T.
Nutrition supplementation for diabetic wound healing
A systematic review of current literature
Skinmed, 2013, 11(4), 217-224
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Wound healing
34 Silva, F.M.; Kramer, C.K.; Almeida, J.C. de; Steemburgo, T.; Gross, J.L.; Azevedo, M.J.
Fiber intake and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(12), 790-801
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
35 Sahebkar, A.
Effects of resveratrol supplementation on plasma lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(12), 822-835
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Resveratrol, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
36 Ooi, C.P.; Loke, S.C.
Sweet potato for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 9(CD009128), 1-32
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
37 Yang, W.S.; Wang, W.Y.; Fan, W.Y.; Deng, Q.; Wang, X.
Tea consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
A dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies
Br J Nutr, 2014, 111(8), 1329-1339
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
38 Anderson, A.S.; Craigie, A.M.; Caswell, S.; Treweek, S.; Stead, M.; Macleod, M.; Daly, F.; Belch, J.; Rodger, J.; Kirk, A.; Ludbrook, A.; Rauchhaus, P.; Norwood, P.; Thompson, J.; Wardle, J.; Steele, R.J.C.
The impact of a bodyweight and physical activity intervention (BeWEL) initiated through a national colorectal cancer screening programme
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2014, 348, g1823; (1-13)
Exercise therapy, Bowel cancer, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
39 Zhao, L.-m.; Tian, X.-q.; Ge, J.-p.; Xu, Y.-c.
Vitamin D intake and type 2 diabetes risk
A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Afr Health Sci, 2013, 13(4), 1130-1138
Calciferol, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins
40 Chi, H.; Lin, X.; Huang, H.; Zheng, X.; Li, T.; Zou, Y.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on lipid profiles in dialysis patients
Meta-analysis
Arch Med Res, 2014, 45(6), 469-477
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases
41 Mukkudem-Petersen, J.; Oosthuizen, W.; Jerling, J.C.
A systematic review of the effects of nuts on blood lipid profiles in humans
J Nutr, 2005, 135(9), 2082-2089
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
42 Papadaki, A.; Scott, J.A.
The Mediterranean eating in Scotland experience project
Evaluation of an Internet-based intervention promoting the Mediterranean diet
Br J Nutr, 2005, 94(2), 290-298
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
43 Pathak, K.; Soares, M.J.; Calton, E.K.; Zhao, Y.; Hallett, J.
Vitamin D supplementation and body weight status
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Obes Rev, 2014, 15(6), 528-537
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Vitamins
44 Suksomboon, N.; Poolsup, N.; Yuwanakorn, A.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of chromium supplementation in diabetes
J Clin Pharm Ther, 2014, 39(3), 292-306
Chromium, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
45 Cai, L.; Wu, Y.; Cheskin, L.J.; Wilson, R.F.; Wang, Y.
Effect of childhood obesity prevention programmes on blood lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Obes Rev, 2014, 15, 933-944
Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
46 Ho, M.; Garnett, S.P.; Baur, L.A.; Burrows, T.; Stewart, L.; Neve, M.; Collins, C.
Impact of dietary and exercise interventions on weight change and metabolic outcomes in obese children and adolescents
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
JAMA Pediatr, 2013, 167(8), 759-768
Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
47 Cicero, A.F.G.; Derosa, G.; Pisciotta, L.; Barbagallo, C.
Testing the short-term efficacy of a lipid-lowering nutraceutical in the setting of clinical practice
A multicenter study
J Med Food, 2015, 18(11), 1270-1273
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, red yeast rice, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
48 Hobbs, T.; Caso, R.; McMahon, D.; Nymark, M.
A novel, multi-ingredient supplement to manage elevated blood lipids in patients with no evidence of cardiovascular disease
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(5), 18-23
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Lipitall
49 Seida, J.C.; Mitri, J.; Colmers, I.N.; Majumdar, S.R.; Davidson, M.B.; Edwards, A.L.; Hanley, D.A.; Pittas, A.G.; Tjosvold, L.; Johnson, J.A.
Effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on improving glucose homeostasis and preventing diabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2014, 99(10), 3551-3560
Calciferol, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Vitamins
50 Gepner, Y.; Golan, R.; Harman-Boehm, I.; Henkin, Y.; Schwarzfuchs, D.; Shelef, I.; Durst, R.; Kovsan, J.; Bolotin, A.; Leitersdorf, E.; Shpitzen, S.; Balag, S.; Shemesh, E.; Witkow, S.; Tangi-Rosental, O.; Chassidim, Y.; Liberty, I.F.; Sarusi, B.; Ben-Avraham, S.; Helander, A.; Ceglarek, U.; Stumvoll, M.; Blüher, M.; Thiery, J.; Rudich, A.; Stampfer, M.J.; Shai, I.
Effects of initiating moderate alcohol intake on cardiometabolic risk in adults with type 2 diabetes
A 2-year randomized, controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2015, 163(8), 569-579
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
51 Bhave, S.; Pandit, A.; Yeravdekar, R.; Madkaikar, V.; Chinchwade, T.; Shaikh, N.; Shaikh, T.; Naik, S.; Marley-Zagar, E.; Fall, C.H.
Effectiveness of a 5-year school-based intervention programme to reduce adiposity and improve fitness and lifestyle in Indian children
The SYM-KEM study
Arch Dis Child, 2016, 101(1), 33-41
Breathing therapy, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
52 Maeda, S.; Zempo-Miyaki, A.; Sasai, H.; Tsujimoto, T.; So, R.; Tanaka, K.
Lifestyle modification decreases arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2015, 25(1), 69-77
Andrology, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
53 Tobias, D.K.; Chen, M.; Manson, J.E.; Ludwig, D.S.; Willett, W.; Hu, F.B.
Effect of low-fat diet interventions versus other diet interventions on long-term weight change in adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, 2015, 3(12), 968-979
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Low Fat
54 Valente, F.X.; Nascimento Campos, T. do; Sousa Moraes, L.F. de; Hermsdorff, H.H.M.; Morais Cardoso, L. de; Pinheiro-Sant'Ana, H.M.; Gilberti, F.A.B.; Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, M. do
B vitamins related to homocysteine metabolism in adults celiac disease patients
A cross-sectional study
Nutr J, 2015, 14, 110; (1-7)
Cobalamin, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pyridoxin, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Coeliac disease
55 Huang, R.-Y.; Huang, C.-C.; Hu, F.B.; Chavarro, J.E.
Vegetarian diets and weight reduction
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Gen Intern Med, 2016, 31(1), 109-116
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Vegetarianism
56 Maki-Nunes, C.; Toschi-Dias, E.; Cepeda, F.X.; Rondon, M.U.; Alves, M.J.; Fraga, R.F.; Braga, A.M.; Aguilar, A.M.; Amaro, A.C.; Drager, L.F.; Lorenzi-Filho, G.; Negrao, C.E.; Trombetta, I.C.
Diet and exercise improve chemoreflex sensitivity in patients with metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea
Obesity, 2015, 23(8), 1582-1590
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Sleep apnea syndrome, Metabolic diseases
57 Sun, J.; Buys, N.J.
Glucose- and glycaemic factor-lowering effects of probiotics on diabetes
A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials
Br J Nutr, 2016, 115(7), 1167-1177
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Probiotics, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
58 Rao, Y.; Vidyasagar, S.; Bairy, L.K.
A 45-day randomized, open-label, comparator study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Zincovit tablets with grape seed extract (nutritional food supplement) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2016, 9(2), 220-222
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Zincovit
59 Cardoso, D.A.; Moreira, A.S.; Oliveira, G.M. de; Raggio Luiz, R.; Rosa, G.
A coconut extra virgin oil-rich diet increases HDL cholesterol and decreases wais circumference and body mass in coronary artery disease patients
Nutr Hosp, 2015, 32(5), 2144-2152
Cocos nucifera, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Oil, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
60 Silveira, j.Q.; Dourado, G.K.; Cesar, T.B.
Red-fleshed sweet orange juice improves the risk factors for metabolic syndrome
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2015, 66(7), 830-836
Antioxidants, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases
61 Manheimer, E.W.; Zuuren, E.J. van; Fedorowicz, Z.; Pijl, H.
Paleolithic nutrition for metabolic syndrome
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2015, 102(4), 922-932
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Steinzeit
62 Eichelmann, F.; Schwingshackl, L.; Fedirko, V.; Aleksandrova, K.
Effect of plant-based diets on obesity-related inflammatory profiles
A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention trials
Obes Rev, 2016, 17(11), 1067-1079
Diet, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
63 Aune, D.; Keum, N.; Giovannucci, E.; Fadnes, L.T.; Boffetta, P.; Greenwood, D.C.; Tonstad, S.; Vatten, L.J.; Riboli, E.; Norat, T.
Nut consumption, and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality
A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
BMC Med, 2016, 14, 207; (1-14)
Anacardium, Anacardium occidentale, Arachis hypogaea, Carya illoinesis, Corylus avellana, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Immune system, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
64 Wibisono, C.; Probst, Y.; Neale, E.; Tapsell, L.
Impact of food supplementation on weight loss in randomised-controlled dietary intervention trials
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Br J Nutr, 2016, 115(8), 1406-1414
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
65 Clarke, S.F.; Murphy, E.F.; O'Sullivan, O.; Lucey, A.J.; Humphreys, M.; Hogan, A.; Hayes, P.; O'Reilly, M.; Jeffery, I.B.; Wood-Martin, R.; Kerins, D.M.; Quigley, E.; Ross, R.P.; O'Toole, PlW.; Molloy, M.G.; Falvey, E.; Shanahan, F.; Cotter, P.D.
Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity
Gut, 2014, 63, 1913-1920
Exercise therapy, Darm, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Microbiology, Microbiome
66 Godos, J.; Zappalà, G.; Bernardini, S.; Giambini, I.; Bes-Rastrollo, M.; Martinez-Gonzalez, M.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome occurrence
A meta-analysis of observational studies
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2017, 68(2), 138-148
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
67 Demmers, A.; Korthout, H.; Etten-Jamaludin, F.S. van; Kortekaas, F.; Maaskant, J.M.
Effects of medicinal food plants on impaired glucose tolerance
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2017, 131, 91-106
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
68 Meng, Y.; Bai, H.; Wang, S.; Li, Z.; Wang, Q.; Chen, L.
Efficacy of low carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes mellitus management
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2017, 131, 124-131
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
69 Khan, K.S. et al.
Effect of diet and physical activity based interventions in pregnancy on gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes
Meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised trials
BMJ, 2017, 358, j3119; (1-15)
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
70 Tian, S.; Xu, Q.; Jiang, R.; Han, T.; Sun, C.; Na, L.
Dietary protein consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Nutrients, 2017, 9(9), 982; (1-17)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
71 Wang, W.W.; Wang, X.S.; Zhang, Z.R.; He, J.C.; Xie, C.L.
A meta-analysis of folic acid in combination with anti-hypertension drugs in patients with hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia
Front Pharmacol, 2017, 8, 585; (1-16)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, folic acid, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins
72 Lien, A.S.-Y.; Tsai, J.-L.; Lee, J.-T.; Wu, M.-Y.; Jiang, Y.-D.; Yen, H.-R.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of lifestyle modification on metabolic control in overweight children
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5681909, (1-12)
Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
73 Wu, J.H.Y.; Marklund, M.; Imamura, F.; Tintle, N.; Korat, A.V.A.; Goede, J.; Zhou, X.; Yang, W.-S. et al.
Omega-6 fatty acid biomarkers and incident type 2 diabetes
Pooled analysis of individual-level data for 39740 adults from 20 prospective cohort studies
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, 2017, 5(12), 965-974
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Cohort study, Omega-6 fatty acids
74 O'Connor, E.; Evans, C.V.; Burda, B.U.; Walsh, E.S.; Eder, M.; Lozano, P.
Screening for obsity and intervention for weight management in children and adolescents
Evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
JAMA, 2017, 317(23), 2427-2444
Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
75 Zhang, Y.; Liu, W.; Liu, D.; Zhao, T.; Tian, H.
Efficacy of Aloe vera supplementation on prediabetes and early non-treated diabetic patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrients, 2016, 8, 388; (1-10)
Aloe, Aloe vera, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
76 Campanati, A.; Molinelli, E.; Ganzetti, G.; Giuliodori, K.; Mintetti, I.; Taus, M.; Catani, M.; Martina, E.; Conocchiari, L.; Offidani, A.
The effect of low-carbohydrates calorie-restricted diet on visceral adipose tissue and metabolic status in psoriasis patients receiving TNF-alpha inhibitors
Results of an open label controlled, prospective, clinical study
J Dermatolog Treat, 2017, 28(3), 206-212
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Non-randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris, Metabolic diseases
77 Lu, M.; Wan, Y.; Yang, B.; Huggins, C.E.; Li, D.
Effects of low-fat compared with high-fat diet on cardiometabolic indicators in people with overweight and obesity without overt metabolic disturbance
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Br J Nutr, 2018, 119(1), 96-108
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Low Fat, High Fat
78 Schwingshackl, L.; Chaimani, A.; Hoffmann, G.; Schwedhelm, C.; Boeing, H.
A network meta-analysis on the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Eur J Epidemiol, 2018, 33(2), 157-170
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low Carb, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Veganism, Vegetarianism, Low Fat, Steinzeit
79 Wang, L.; Guo, M.J.; Gao, Q.; Yang, J.F.; Yang, L.; Pang, X.L.; Jiang X.J.
The effects of probiotics on total cholesterol
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Medicine, 2018, 97(5), e9679; (1-8)
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Probiotics, Metabolic diseases
80 Fernández-Cao, J.C.; Warthon-Medina, M.; Hall Moran, V.; Arija, V.; Doepking, C.; Lowe, N.M.
Dietary zinc intake and whole blood zinc concentration in subjects with type 2 diabetes versus healthy subjects
A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2018, 49, 241-251
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Trace elements, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Zincum
81 Zheng, J.; Feng, Q.; Zheng, S.; Xaio, X.
The effects of probiotics supplementation on metabolic health in pregnant women
An evidence based meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(5), e0197771; (1-13)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Probiotics, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases
82 Silva, A.M.; Júdice, P.B.; Carraca, E.V.; King, N.; Teixeira, P.J.; Sardinha, L.B.
What is the effect of diet and/or exercise interventions on behavioural compensation in non-exercise physical activity and related energy expenditure of free-living adults?
A systematic review
Br J Nutr, 2018, 119(12), 1327-1345
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
83 Zhu, H.G.; Jiang, Z.S.; Gong, P.Y.; Zhang, D.M.; Zou, Z.W.; Qian-Zhang, -; Ma, H.M.; Guo, Z.G.; Zhao, J.Y.; Dong, J.J.; Lin-Liao, -
Efficacy of low-protein diet for diabetic nephropathy
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Lipids Health Dis, 2018, 17(1), 141; (1-9)
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Low Protein
84 Büsing, F.; Hägele, F.A.; Nas, A.; Döbert, L.-V.; Fricker, A.; Dörner, E.; Podlesny, D.; Aschoff, J.; Pöhnl, T.; Schweiggert, R.; Fricke, W.F.; Carle, R.; Bosy-Westphal, A.
High intake of orange juice and cola differently affects metabolic risk in healthy subjects
Clin Nutr, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Gout, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
85 Hägele, F.A.; Büsing, F.; Nas, A.; Aschoff, J.; Gnädinger, L.; Schweiggert, R.; Carle, R.; Bosy-Westphal, A.
High orange juice consumption with or in-between three meals a day differently affects energy balance in healthy subjects
Nutr Diabet, 2018, 8 , 19; (1-9)
Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
86 Gurusamy, J.; Gandhi, S.; Damodharan, d.; Ganesan, V.; Palaniappan, M.
Exercise, diet and educational interventions for metabolic syndrome in persons with schizophrenia
A systematic review
Asian J Psychiatr, 2018, 36, 73-85
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
87 Ngoc, L.T.N.; Oh, Y.-K.; Lee, Y.-J.; Lee, Y.-C.
Effects of Sparassis crispa in medical therapeutics
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Int J Mol Sci, 2018, 19, 1487; (1-17)
Antioxidants, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Mycotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Sparassis crispa
88 Telles, S.; Sharma, S.K.; Kala, N.; Pal, S.; Gupta, R.K.; Balkrishna, A.
Twelve weeks of yoga or nutritional advice for centrally obese adult females
Front Endocrinol, 2018, 9, 466; (1-13)
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
89 Kyro, C.; Tjonneland, A.; Overvad, K.; Olsen, A.; Landberg, R.
Higher whole-grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes among middle-aged men and women
J Nutr, 2018, 148(9), 1434-1444
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
90 Zheng, H.; Wei, J.; Wang, L.; Wang, Q.; Zhao, J.; Chen, S.; Wei, F.
Effects of Selenium supplementation on Graves' disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 3763565, (1-10)
Basedow's disease, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Selenium, Trace elements, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
91 Kim, Y.; Je, Y.
Moderate coffee consumption is inversely associated with the metabolic syndrome in the Korean adult population
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(11), 1279-1287
Coffea, Coffea tosta, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
92 Deng, X.; Ma, J.; Song, M.; Jin, Y.; Ji, C.; Ge, W.; Guo, C.
Effects of products designed to modulate the gut microbiota on hyperlipidaemia
Eur J Nutr, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Biology/Biological Sciences, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prebiotics, Prevention, Probiotics, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Microbiome
93 Gougeon, R.; Pencharz, P.B.; Marliss, E.B.
Whole-body protein turnover in obese subjects during two very low energy diets of differing amino acid composition
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord, 1995, 19(10), 739-748
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Hypokalorische Diät
94 Van Loan, M.D.; Keim, N.L.; Barbieri, T.F.; Mayclin, P.L.
The effects of endurance exercise with and without a reduction of energy intake on fat-free mass and the composition of fat-free mass in obese women
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1994, 48, 408-415
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Hypokalorische Diät
95 Koebnick, C.; Black, M.H.; Wu, J.; Shu, Y.-H.; MacKay, A.W.; Watanabe, R.M.; Buchanan, B.A.; Xiang, A.H.
A diet high in sugar-sweetened beverage and low in fruits and vegetables is associated with adiposity and a pro-inflammatory adipokine profile
Br J Nutr, 2018, 120(11), 1230–1239
Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Cohort study
96 Ruiz-Canela, M.; Guasch-Ferré, M.; Toledo, E.; Clish, C.B.; Razquin, C.; Liang, L.; Wang, D.D.; Corella, D.; Estruch, R.; Hernáez, Á.; Yu, E.; Gómez-Gracia, E.; Zheng, Y.; Arós, F.; Romaguera, D.; Dennis, C.; Ros, E.; Lapetra, J.; Serra-Majem, L.; Papandreou, C.; Portoles, O.; Fitó, M.; Salas-Salvadó, J.; Hu, F.B.; Martínez-González, M.A.
Plasma branched chain/aromatic amino acids, enriched Mediterranean diet and risk of type 2 diabetes
Case-cohort study within the PREDIMED Trial
Diabetologia, 2018, 61(7), 1560-1571
Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
97 Namazi, N.; Larijani, B.; Azadbakht, L.
Are isolated and complex fiber supplements good choices for weight management
A systematic review
Arch Iran med, 2017, 20(11), 704-713
Fiber, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
98 Reynolds, A.; Mann, J.; Cummings, J.; Winter, N.; Mete, E.; Te Morenga, L.
Carbohydrate quality and human health
A series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Lancet, 2019, 393(10170), 434-445
Fiber, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
99 Eslami, O.; Shidfar, F.
Soy milk: A functional beverage with hypocholesterolemic effects?
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2019, 42, 82-88
Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
100 Sahebi, R.; Rezayi, M.; Emadzadeh, M.; Salehi, M.; Tayefi, M.; Parizadeh, S.M.; Behboodi, N.; Rastgar-Moghadam, A.; Khorassani, J.K.; Khorassani, S.K.; Mohammadi, A.; Ferns, G.A.; Mobarhan, M.G.
The effects of vitamin D supplementation on indices of glycemic control in Iranian diabetics
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2019, 34, 294-304
Calciferol, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Orthomolecular medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review