OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Nutrients is 100. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Sarcopenia and Cardiogeriatrics: The Links Between Skeletal Muscle Decline and Cardiovascular Aging	586
Nutritional Status of Patients with Neoplasms Undergoing Ambulatory Chemotherapy and Associated Factors	447
Obesity Incidence According to Branched-Chain Amino Acid Intake and Plant-Based Diet Index Among Brazilian Adults: A Six-Year Follow-Up of the CUME Study	398
Assessing the Association between Important Dietary Habits and Osteoporosis: A Genetic Correlation and Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study	394
A Strengths-Based Approach to Increasing Nutrition Knowledge in Student-Athletes: The ‘Eat 2 Win’ Pilot Program	367
Effects of Dietary Habits on Markers of Oxidative Stress in Subjects with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Comparison Between the Mediterranean Diet and a Gluten-Free Diet	336
Iron Deficiency Anemia Following Bariatric Surgery: A 10-Year Prospective Observational Study	258
Prescribed Hospital Diet Influence on Dietary Intake of Hospitalised Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study	246
The Nutrient Profiling of Swedish Food Products—A Study of the Alignment of the Multi-Level Criteria for the Choices and Nutri-Score Systems with the Nordic Keyhole Logo	245
The Effects of a Novel Astragalus-Based Extract (Keyfobell Powder (KFB)) on Longitudinal Bone Growth via IGF-1 Upregulation: A Potential Growth Hormone Alternative	242
The Association Between Glucose Variability and Insulin Parameters in Gestational Diabetes Diagnosed After 24 Gestational Weeks	240
Comparative Analysis of the Frequency of Fresh and Frozen Fish Consumption Among Two Cohorts of Pregnant Women	237
Association of Dietary Intake with Chronic Disease and Human Health	229
Risk-Prioritised Versus Universal Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gestational Diabetes: A Retrospective Observational Study	227
Mango Consumption Is Associated with Increased Insulin Sensitivity in Participants with Overweight/Obesity and Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation	227
Impact of Protein and Nutritional Support on the Muscular Status of Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot, Perspective, and Exploratory Study	222
The Detrimental Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on the Human Gut Microbiome and Gut Barrier	215
Consumption of the Food Groups with the Revised Benefits in the New WIC Food Package: A Scoping Review	212
Association of Paternal BMI and Diet During Pregnancy with Offspring Birth Measures: The STEPS Study	211
Distinct Clusters of Testosterone Levels, Symptoms, and Serum Trace Elements in Young Men: A Cross-Sectional Analysis	194
Polymethoxyflavones and Bone Metabolism	193
Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Turkish Coffee Assessed by VO2 Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial	191
Women with Symptoms Suggestive of ADHD Are More Likely to Report Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding	183
The Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Infants’ Health	181
Gestational Weight Gain as a Modifiable Risk Factor in Women with Extreme Pregestational BMI	178

Sleep Duration is Associated with Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Lower Income Adults from the San Francisco Bay Area: A Cross-Sectional Analysis	177
Evaluating the Components, Nutrients, and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Centranthera grandiflora Benth Extracts	177
Redefining Roles—Fathers Play a Crucial Role in Shaping Children’s Healthy Eating Behaviors: Cross-Sectional Observational Study	176
Exploring the Association Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Eating Disorder Symptoms During Pregnancy: A Moderated Mediation Model with Prenatal Emotional Distress and Social Support	171
The Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Short Course of Sauerkraut Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota of Active Athletes: A Pilot Follow-Up Study	169
Solid-State Fermented Cereals: Increased Phenolics and Their Role in Attenuating Liver Diseases	169
Onion Polyphenols as Multi-Target-Directed Ligands in MASLD: A Preliminary Molecular Docking Study	166
Potential Roles of Exogenous Proteases and Lipases as Prebiotics	164
Milk Exosome-Based Delivery System for Probiotic Encapsulation That Enhances the Gastrointestinal Resistance and Adhesion of Probiotics	163
An Assessment of Daily Energy Expenditure of Navy Ship Crews and Officers Serving in the Polish Maritime Border Guard as an Indicator of Work Severity and Nutritional Security	160
Greater Numbers of Chews and Bites and Slow External Rhythmic Stimulation Prolong Meal Duration in Healthy Subjects	159
Media Influence on the Perceived Safety of Dietary Supplements for Children: A Content Analysis of Spanish News Outlets	159
The Human Milk Oligosaccharide Lacto-N-Fucopentaose III Conjugated to Dextran Inhibits HIV Replication in Primary Human Macrophages	156
Dietary and Hygiene-Related Knowledge Versus Reported Behaviors of Eighteen-Year-Olds: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study	152
Baby-Led Weaning vs. Traditional Complementary Feeding—Differences in Feeding Practices Among Polish Children Aged 6–36 Months—A Cross-Sectional Study	148
Omega-3-Supplemented Fat Diet Drives Immune Metabolic Response in Visceral Adipose Tissue by Modulating Gut Microbiota in a Mouse Model of Obesity	147
Nutrition in Gynecological Diseases: Current Perspectives	147
Experiences of Vegans with General Practitioners in the Austrian Health Care System: A Qualitative Study	145
Cytokine Pattern of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Isolated from Children Affected by Generalized Epilepsy Treated with Different Protein Fractions of Meat Sources	144
Anti-Obesity Effect of Combining White Kidney Bean Extract, Propolis Ethanolic Extract and CrPi3 on Sprague-Dawley Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet	143
Novel α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Peptides Identified In Silico from Dry-Cured Pork Loins with Probiotics through Peptidomic and Molecular Docking Analysis	143
Effects of Oat Beta-Glucan Intake on Lipid Profiles in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	140
Bioflavonoid Robinin from Astragalus falcatus Lam. Mildly Improves the Effect of Metothrexate in Rats with Adjuvant Arthritis	139
Changes in the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients Undergoing Fecal Microbiota Transplantation	137
The Relationship between Mental and Physical Minor Health Complaints and the Intake of Dietary Nutrients	136
Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort	135
Associations of Dietary and Lifestyle Components with Atrial Fibrillation	134
Efficacy and Safety of Phase 1 of Very Low Energy Ketogenic Therapy (VLEKT) in Subjects with Obesity and Mild Renal Impairment	131
Supplementation of Medium-Chain Triglycerides Combined with Docosahexaenoic Acid Inhibits Amyloid Beta Protein Deposition by Improving Brain Glucose Metabolism in APP/PS1 Mice	131
Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins and Their Remnants as Silent Promoters of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Other Metabolic Disorders: A Review	130
Correlates of Transitions in Food Insecurity Status during the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Ethnically Diverse Households in Central Texas	130
Christensenella minuta Alleviates Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Regulating Phenylalanine Metabolism	129
Patterns of Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Mature Milk Are Associated with Certain Gut Microbiota in Infants	127
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Partial Meal Replacement Preconception Weight Loss Program for Women with Overweight and Obesity	127
Predictors of Human Milk Fatty Acids and Associations with Infant Growth in a Norwegian Birth Cohort	127
The Effect of Exercise Training and Royal Jelly on Hippocampal Cannabinoid-1-Receptors and Pain Threshold in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis in Rats as Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis	126
Mediterranean Diet and Lung Function in Adults Current Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in the MEDISTAR Project	126
Electrophysiological Characteristics of Inhibitive Control for Adults with Different Physiological or Psychological Obesity	126
New Mechanisms of Bromelain in Alleviating Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-Induced Deregulation of Blood Coagulation	124
Trajectory of Food Insecurity and Its Association with Longitudinal Mental Health and Sleep Outcomes in Adolescents from Economically Disadvantaged Families	124
Association between Dietary Inflammatory Index, Dietary Patterns, Plant-Based Dietary Index and the Risk of Obesity	123
The Use of Mushrooms and Spirulina Algae as Supplements to Prevent Growth Inhibition in a Pre-Clinical Model for an Unbalanced Diet	121
Chrysanthemum indicum Prevents Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Neurotoxicity by Activating the TrkB/Akt Signaling Pathway in Hippocampal Neuronal Cells	120
Effects of DHA-Rich n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and/or Resistance Training on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Post-Menopausal Women	120
Effects on Puberty of Nutrition-Mediated Endocrine Disruptors Employed in Agriculture	118
Dietary Patterns Derived from Reduced Rank Regression Are Associated with the 5-Year Occurrence of Metabolic Syndrome: Aichi Workers’ Cohort Study	118
Is There a Need for Vitamin D Supplements During Summer Time in Northern Germany? A Study of Hospitalised Fracture Patients	117
Choline Kinetics in Neonatal Liver, Brain and Lung—Lessons from a Rodent Model for Neonatal Care	117
Indole-3-Butyric Acid, a Natural Auxin, Protects against Fenton Reaction-Induced Oxidative Damage in Porcine Thyroid	117
Tea Polyphenols as Prospective Natural Attenuators of Brain Aging	116

Alteration of Branched-Chain and Aromatic Amino Acid Profile as a Novel Approach in Studying Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis	116
Potential of Egg as Complementary Food to Improve Nutrient Intake and Dietary Diversity	114
Polyphenols’ Impact on Selected Biomarkers of Brain Aging in Healthy Middle-Aged and Elderly Subjects: A Review of Clinical Trials	114
Effect of Different Dietary Patterns on Macronutrient Composition in Human Breast Milk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	113
The Knowledge of Malnutrition—Geriatric (KoM-G) 2.0 Questionnaire for Health Care Institutions: Cross-Cultural Adaptation into German, Czech, Dutch and Turkish	112
Multidisciplinary Assessment and Individualized Nutritional Management of Dysphagia in Older Outpatients	112
The Effect of Perioperative Administration of Probiotics on Colorectal Cancer Surgery Outcomes	110
Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Women with Breast Cancer	109
Alcohol Drinking Patterns and Laboratory Indices of Health: Does Type of Alcohol Preferred Make a Difference?	108
Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Neuroprotective Effect of a Yeast-Enriched Beer	107
Gas-Mediated Intestinal Microbiome Regulation Prompts the Methanol Extract of Schizonepetae Spica to Relieve Colitis	106
The Role of Inflammatory Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Obesity	106
Changes in Dietary Intake Patterns and Weight Status during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross-Sectional Study Focusing on Young Adults in Malaysia	105
Barley Leaf Ameliorates Citrobacter-rodentium-Induced Colitis through Arginine Enrichment	105
Assessment of the Risk of Contamination of Food for Infants and Toddlers	105
Vegan Diet Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Hyperuricemia	104
Adolescents with a Favorable Mediterranean-Style-Based Pattern Show Higher Cognitive and Academic Achievement: A Cluster Analysis—The Cogni-Action Project	104
Serum Anti-Aging Protein α-Klotho Mediates the Association between Diet Quality and Kidney Function	104
An Updated Review Summarizing the Anticancer Efficacy of Melittin from Bee Venom in Several Models of Human Cancers	103
Is the Use of Artificial Sweeteners Beneficial for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus? The Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Sweeteners	102
Betulinic Acid Improves Cardiac-Renal Dysfunction Caused by Hypertrophy through Calcineurin-NFATc3 Signaling	102
Health Belief Model Predicts Likelihood of Eating Nutrient-Rich Foods among U.S. Adults	101
The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review	101
Association between Dietary Habits and Pancreatitis among Individuals of European Ancestry: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study	101
Plant Protein but Not Animal Protein Consumption Is Associated with Frailty through Plasma Metabolites	100
Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders: The Mediterranean Diet as a Protective Choice	100