OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology is 2. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Health Promotion Effects of Soy Isoflavones	50
Newly Developed Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Formulation, curcuRouge<sup>TM</sup>, Reduces Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio in the Elderly: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial	19
Taste Characteristics of Various Amino Acid Derivatives	14
Nicotinic Acid against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity via Sirt1/Nrf2 Antioxidative Pathway in Mice	13
Timing of Food/Nutrient Intake and Its Health Benefits	12
Association of Protein and Magnesium Intake with Prevalence of Prefrailty and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Women	12
Biological Functions of Antioxidant Dipeptides	11
The Role of Vitamin D Intake on the Prognosis and Incidence of Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Efficacy of Oral Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Therapy in Patients Suffering from Diffuse Hair Loss (Telogen Effluvium)	9
Berberine Ameliorates Cognitive Disorder via GSK3β/PGC-1α Signaling in APP/PS1 Mice	8
Determination of Severe Peach Allergens, Gibberellin-Regulated Protein, and Lipid Transfer Protein, Using Monoclonal Antibodies	8
Targeted Metabolomics Identifies Differential Serum and Liver Amino Acids Biomarkers in Rats with Alcoholic Liver Disease	8
Effects of Persimmon Fruit Polyphenols on Postprandial Plasma Glucose Elevation in Rats and Humans	7
Fish Protein Promotes Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy via the Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathways	7
Total Anthocyanin Content, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Various Blueberry Cultivars Grown in Togane, Chiba Prefecture, Japan	6
Association between Maternal Vitamin D Intake and Infant Allergies: The Japan Environment and Children’s Study	6
The Association between Dietary Habits and Periodontal Disease in Young Adult Women	6
Combination of Exercise and Intake of Amino Acid Mixture Synergistically Induces Beige Adipocyte Formation in Mice	5
Matcha and Its Components Control Angiogenic Potential	5
Characterization of Glycolipids in the Strain <i>Chlorella</i> <i>pyrenoidosa</i>	5
Dietary Folic Acid Supplementation Inhibits HighFat DietInduced Body Weight Gain through Gut Microbiota-Associated Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Mitochondria in Mice	5
Transcriptional Regulation of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-24-Hydroxylase (CYP24A1) by Calcemic Factors in Keratinocytes	5
Effects of Collagen Peptide Administration on Visceral Fat Content in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice	5
Combination of Lutein and DHA Alleviate H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> Induced Cytotoxicity in PC12 Cells by Regulating the MAPK Pathway	5
The Role of NAD<sup>+</sup> and Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) in Glaucoma: A Literature Review	5

Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Is Strongly Associated with Liver Dysfunction and Disease Severity in Hepatitis B Virus Related Cirrhosis and Liver Failure Patients	5
Nutritional Management of Sarcopenia and Frailty—Shift from Metabolic Syndrome to Frailty	5
Cuban Policosanol Prevents the Apoptosis and the Mitochondrial Dysfunction Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in C2C12 Myoblast via Activation of Akt and Erk Pathways	4
Assessment of Total Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity Using Activity Monitors	4
Vitamin D in the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (DRIs) 2020	4
Early 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub> Supplementation Effectively Lowers the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via Ameliorating Inflammation In KK-A<sup>y</sup> Mice	4
Protective Effect of Se-Methylselenocysteine on Elaidic Acid-Induced Inflammation in Human Arterial Endothelial Cells	4
Effectiveness of Textured Soybean Protein on Blood Biochemistry in Vietnamese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients	4
Effects of a Very High-Carbohydrate Diet and Endurance Exercise Training on Pancreatic Amylase Activity and Intestinal Glucose Transporter Content in Rats	4
Association of Skin Carotenoid Score and Food Intake among School Children: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study	4
Improving Micronutrient Status of Children and Women in Rural Communities in India Using Crystal Salt Enriched with Multiple Micronutrients	4
Vitamin D Status in Japanese Young Women in 2016–2017 and 2020: Seasonal Variation and the Effect of Lifestyle Including Changes Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic	4
Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on Insulin Resistance Associated with Abdominal Obesity in Wistar Rats with Dietary Sucrose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome	4
Prolonged Treatment with Grains of Paradise (<i>Aframomum melegueta</i>) Extract Recruits Adaptive Thermogenesis and Reduces Body Fat in Humans with Low Brown Fat Activity	4
Change in Taste Preference to Capsaicin and Catechin Due to Aging in Mice	3
Consumption of Vegetable Oils of <i>Persea americana </i>L., and <i>Vitis vinifera </i>L., as Part of Nutritional Support in Non-Communicable Diseases in the Population of the	3
Plasmalogen Inhibits Body Weight Gain by Activating Brown Adipose Tissue and Improving White Adipose Tissue Metabolism	3
Daily Intake of D-β-Hydroxybutyric Acid (D-BHB) Reduces Body Fat in Japanese Adult Participants: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study	3
Effects of Vitamin E and Dietary Conditions on the Differentiation and Maturation of Osteoclast	3
Effect of <i>Momordica charantia</i> on Insulin Immune-Reactive Pancreatic Beta Cells and Blood Glucose Levels in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats	3
Maslinic Acid Promotes Hypertrophy Induced by Functional Overload in Mouse Skeletal Muscle	3
Age-Related Decline in Physical Activity Level in the Healthy Older Japanese Population	3
Zeolite Improves High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia and Obesity in Mice	3
Food Quotient Assessments Using One-Week Dietary Records and Food Frequency Questionnaires of Young Japanese Runners	3
A Technique of Measurement of Gastrointestinal Luminal Nutrient Sensing and These Absorptions: Ussing Chamber (Short-Circuit Current) Technique	3
1-Kestose Supplementation Increases Levels of a 5α-Reductase Gene, a Key Isoallolithocholic Acid Biosynthetic Gene, in the Intestinal Microbiota	3
Factors and Molecular Mechanisms of Vitamin A and Childhood Obesity Relationship: A Review	3
Low Ascorbic Acid Intake Induces Inflammatory Changes in Intestine and Liver of ODS Rats	3
Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Function by Amino Acids, Especially Non-Proteinogenic Amino Acids	3
Health Disparity and Food Assistance among Children in Japan	3
Administration of Cholic Acid Inhibits Equol Production from Daidzein in Mice	3
Sesamin and Hepatic Metabolites Derived from Sesamin and Episesamin Antagonize Farnesoid X Receptor and Reduce the Expression of Gluconeogenesis-Related Genes	3
Long-Term Habitual Exercise and Combination of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate plus Black Ginger Alter the Autophagy and Mitochondria Related Genes in SAMP8 Mice	3
Relationships of Alcohol Consumption with Coronary Risk Factors and Macro- and Micro-Nutrient Intake in Japanese People: The INTERLIPID Study	3
Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Interleukin 6 and C-Reactive Protein Profile in Athletes	3
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Increases Insulin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake by Enhancing Adipocyte Differentiation	3
Impacts of Biotransformation on the Health Benefits of Tea Polyphenols	3
Physiological Functions of Proteinogenic Amino Acid	3
Nutritional Management in Elderly CKD Patients in Japan	3
Visualization of Food Polyphenols	3
A China Healthy Diet Index-Based Evaluation of Dietary Quality among Pregnant Women in Shanghai across Trimesters and Residential Areas	3
Green Tea Consumption and Risk of Depression Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies	3
Food Metabolomics	3
Association between Serum Biotin Levels and Cedar Pollinosis in Japanese Schoolchildren	3
Metabolic Groups Related to Blood Vitamin Levels and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Brazilian Children and Adolescents	2
Vitamin D Activates Various Gene Expressions, Including Lipid Metabolism, in C2C12 Cells	2
1-Deoxysphingolipids and Their Analogs in Foods: The Occurrence and Potential Impact on Human Health	2
Associations of Plasma 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D and Dietary Vitamin D Intake with Insulin Resistance in Healthy Japanese Women	2
Is There a Feasible Link between Vitamin D Receptor Genotypic and Allelic Frequencies with Analytical Biomarkers of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease?	2
Supplementation with <i>Eurycoma longifolia</i> Extract Modulates Diurnal Body Temperature Fluctuation and Sleep Rhythm in Mice	2

Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Low Serum Albumin in Taiwanese Older Adults with Hip Fracture: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study	2
Anthocyanins and Curcumin: Possible Abilities of Prevention of Diabetes and Obesity via Stimulation of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Secretion and Induction of Beige Adipocyte Formation	2
New Perspectives on the Delivery of Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds through Gastric Restructuring of Foods	2
Fasting, Nutrition and Weight Loss: An Approach to Refine Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	2
Usefulness of Vitamin D Deficiency Questionnaire for Japanese (VDDQ-J) for Screening of Vitamin D Deficiency and Low Muscle Mass in Relatively Healthy Japanese Anti-Aging Health Checkup Examinees	2
Validation of Food-Frequency Questionnaires for Polyphenol Intake in Japanese Adults	2
Amount of Fibre in the Diet with Regard to Excessive Weight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Rural Communities	2
Decreasing Salt in Hospital Meals Reduced Energy Intake in Elderly Japanese Inpatients	2
Comparison of the Serum Total 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Using Chemiluminescent Immunoassay and Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Children	2
Low Muscle Mass Is Associated with Lower 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Level in All Age Groups of South Korean Adults: The 2009–2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES)	2
Dietary Ferulic Acid-Mediated Suppression of Fat Deposits Is Associated with Induction of Beige Adipocyte Formation and Thermogenesis in Inguinal White Adipose Tissue in Mice	2
Comparison of Two Strategies to Increase Serum Vitamin D Levels in a Real-World Setting: Sunlight Exposure and Oral Supplementation	2
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation on Antioxidant, Inflammatory Biomarker, and Cell Viability of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Japanese Black Calves with or without Lipopolysaccharide Stim	2
Effect of T1R3 Taste Receptor Gene Deletion on Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice	2
Oral Health and Nutrition: Epidemiology, Clinical, and Social Aspects	2
Low Periconceptional Dietary Intakes among Japanese Women: The Japan Environment and Children’s Study (JECS)	2
Establishment of Model Mice to Evaluate Low Niacin Nutritional Status	2
Validation of a Modified Questionnaire of Interests in Healthy Eating Habit for Japanese Adolescent	2
Low-Carbohydrate and High-Protein Diet Suppresses Working Memory Function in Healthy Mice	2
Vitamin C Enema Advances Induction of Remission in the Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colitis Model in Rats	2
Future Prospects for Food Research in the Post-Microbiome Era	2
Low-Dose Ethanol Has Impacts on Plasma Levels of Metabolites Relating to Chronic Disease Risk in SAMP8 mice	2
Effects of Pawpaw (<i>Asimina triloba</i>) Seed Extract on the Differentiation and Fat Accumulation of 3T3-L1 Cells under Different Glucose Conditions	2
Food Labeling Systems in Japan: Nutrition and Health Claims	2
Antitumor Effect of Zinc Acetate in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines via the Induction of Apoptosis	2
Vitamin B1 Intake and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: a Systematic Review of Observational Studies	2
The Effects of Nutrition Intervention on Postoperative Patients with Tongue Cancer and Floor of Mouth Cancer	2
Amino Acid Profile in 18 Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Treated with Glucocorticoids and BCAAs	2
Nutritional Factors That Affect the Formation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid, a Key Intermediate of Heme Biosynthesis	2
The Association between Atherosclerotic Disease Risk Factors and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in Japanese Subjects	2
Mastication of Hard Gumi Decreases the Gustatory Threshold for Sodium Chloride	2
Applicability of the Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenic Obesity Defined by ESPEN/EASO Criteria in Acutely Admitted Patients with Stroke: Prevalence and Association with Outcomes	2
Characterization and Structure of Alternatively Spliced Transcript Variant of <i>Human Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase </i>(<i>ALPI</i>) Gene	2
Gene Expression and Histochemical Analyses in the Fatty Livers of Rats Fed a Histidine-Excess Diet	2
The Effects of Black Tea Consumption on Intestinal Microflora—A Randomized Single-Blind Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study	2
Influence of Fasting Time on Serum and Hepatic Lipid Profiles in a Sprague-Dawley Rat Model of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis	2