OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Current Nutrition Reports is 4. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Effects of Probiotic and Selenium Co-supplementation on Lipid Profile and Glycemia Indices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	204
Production of Toxins by the Gut Microbiota: The Role of Dietary Protein	80
Nutritional Prehabilitation: Trends in Supplementation Based on Sustainable Dairy Protein Sources	78
Characteristic of Essential Oils Extracted from the Industrial-Scale Processing By-Products of Agro-foods	57
The Relationship Between Dietary Intake and Dietary-Focused Lifestyle Interventions on Risk Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Disease in Firefighters	49
Implementing a ‘Vegetables First’ Approach to Complementary Feeding	44
Important Nutritional Concepts and Recommendations at the Level of Medical School Education	44
Improving Iodine Status in Lactating Women: What Works?	43
Impact of Paternal Breastfeeding Interventions on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates and Attitudes of Fathers Towards Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review	35
Nutrition and Healthy Aging: A Review	34
The Uterine Environment and Childhood Obesity Risk: Mechanisms and Predictions	31
Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet: What Effects on Lipid Metabolism?	30
Nutritional Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review	29
Correction To: Nutritional Ketosis for Weight Management and Reversal of Metabolic Syndrome	28
Barriers and Enablers for Healthy Food Systems and Environments: The Role of Local Governments	28
“The Gluten-Free Diet and Its Relationship with Metabolic Syndrome: Dietary Friend or Foe?”	28
Nutritional Considerations During Major Weight Loss Therapy: Focus on Optimal Protein and a Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Pattern	28
Dietary Patterns and Risk of Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies	27
Parents’ Perceptions of Children’s Exposure to Unhealthy Food Marketing: a Narrative Review of the Literature	27
Food Insecurity and Cardiometabolic Conditions: a Review of Recent Research	26
Dairy Foods: Beneficial Effects of Fermented Products on Cardiometabolic Health	25
Antidiabetic Potential of Bananas (Musa spp.): A Systematic Review of Bioactive Compounds and Antihyperglycemic Activities	25
A Scoping Review of the Causal Pathways and Biological Mechanisms Linking Nutrition Exposures and Health Outcomes	25
Impact of Oats on Appetite Hormones and Body Weight Management: A Review	24
The Role and Mechanisms of Probiotic Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms: A Narrative Review	23

A Review of the Clinical and Epidemiologic Evidence Relevant to the Impact of Postdiagnosis Isoflavone Intake on Breast Cancer Outcomes	23
Miracle Fruit, a Potential Taste-modifier to Improve Food Preferences: A Review	23
Longitudinal Effects of Lifetime Caffeine Consumption on Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Comprehensive Review	22
Can We Maintain Muscle Mass on a Plant-Based Diet?	22
A Narrative Review on the Potential Role of Vitamin D3 in the Prevention, Protection, and Disease Mitigation of Acute and Long COVID-19	22
Folic Acid as a Potential Vitamin in Glycemic Control: A Systematic Review	20
Physiological Characteristics, Dietary Intake, and Supplement Use in Sport Climbing	20
Antioxidant Supplementation for Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials	20
Effect of Pigmented Rice Consumption on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials	19
The Impact of Diet Quality on COVID-19 Severity and Outcomes—A Scoping Review	19
Edible Berries- An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits- Part III	19
Nutrition and Health Claims: Consumer Use and Evolving Regulation	19
Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial	19
Narrative Review of Probiotic Use on the Recovery of Postoperative Patients with Esophageal Cancer	18
Therapeutic Effects of Coenzyme Q10 in the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke	18
A New Nomenclature for the Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD): Very Low-Energy Ketogenic Therapy (VLEKT). Ketodiets and Nutraceuticals Expert Panels: “KetoNut”, Italian Society of Nutraceuticals	18
The Role of Energy Balance-Related Behaviors (EBRBs) and their Determinants on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children in Need, in Greece: A Scoping Review	18
Edible Berries-An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part II	16
The Efficacy and Safety of Ketogenic Diets in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents: a Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials	16
Inflammation Diet and the Association with Inflammatory Markers in Individuals with Obesity - A Systematic Scoping Review	15
The Role of Omega- 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Narrative Review	15
Sustainable Diets and Cancer: a Systematic Review	14
Ultra-Processed Foods and Childhood Obesity: Current evidence and perspectives	14
The Importance of Nutrition in Cancer Care: A Narrative Review	14
Personalizing Dietary Polyphenols for Health Maintenance and Disease Management: A Nutrigenetic Approach	13
Current Knowledge Base of Beverage Health Impacts, Trends, and Intake Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: Implications for Public Health	13
Vitamin D and Asthma: a Systematic Review of Clinical Trials	13
Measuring Food Insecurity in India: A Systematic Review of the Current Evidence	13
The Role of Cow’s Milk Consumption in Breast Cancer Initiation and Progression	13
Prevalence of Food Insecurity in the General College Population and Student-Athletes: a Review of the Literature	12
Conflict and Child Malnutrition: a Systematic Review of the Emerging Quantitative Literature	12
Nutritional Implications of Patients with Dysautonomia and Hypermobility Syndromes	12
The Impact of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cancer and Therapeutic Strategies	12
Gut Microbiota Targeted Approach by Natural Products in Diabetes Management: An Overview	12
Sweet Surprises: An In-depth Systematic Review of Artificial Sweeteners and Their Association with Cerebrovascular Accidents	11
Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes in South Asian Populations—A Systematic Review	11
Unraveling the Role of Quinoa in Managing Metabolic Disorders: A Comprehensive Review	11
Correction: Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)	11
Aging Processes Are Affected by Energy Balance: Focused on the Effects of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Telomere Length	11
Weight Gain Recommendations for Athletes and Military Personnel: a Critical Review of the Evidence	11
The Impact of Red Beetroot Products on Glycemic Profiles: A Systematic Review of Human Evidence	11
Effects of Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting and Their Combined Exercise on Cognitive Functioning: A Review	11
Inflammation, Nutrition, and Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review	11
Assessing the Links Between Artificial Intelligence and Precision Nutrition	10
The Crucial Roles of Diet, Microbiota, and Postbiotics in Colorectal Cancer	10
Plant-Based Diets and Cancer Prognosis: a Review of Recent Research	10
Supplementation of Infant Formula and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: a Systematic Review	10
Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Cognitive Decline	10
Endocrine Disruptors in Child Obesity and Related Disorders: Early Critical Windows of Exposure	10
Salt Behind the Scenes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis	10

The Endocannabinoid System and Eating Behaviours: a Review of the Current State of the Evidence	10
Dietary Modification Combined with Nutrition Education and Counseling for Metabolic Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Clinical Practice and Research	9
Plant-based Meat Analogs: Perspectives on Their Meatiness, Nutritional Profile, Environmental Sustainability, Acceptance and Challenges	9
Betalains Alleviate Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Fatigue and Improve Sports Performance: an Update on Recent Advancement	9
Gender-Affirming Nutrition: An Overview of Eating Disorders in the Transgender Population	9
Effectiveness of Grape-Based Interventions on Cognitive and Mental Health: Evidence From Human Trials	9
Cardiorenal Metabolic Consequences of Nighttime Snacking: Is it an Innocent Eating Behavior?	9
Nutritional and Health-Promoting Effects of Lichens Used in Food Applications	9
It’s About Timing: Contrasting the Metabolic Effects of Early vs. Late Time-Restricted Eating in Humans	9
Latest Trends in Investing for Improved Nutrition and Obesity Prevention	9
A Rapid Review of the Environmental Impacts Associated with Food Consumption in Australia and New Zealand	8
Health Consequences of Familial Negative Weight Talk Across the Spectrum of Gender Diversity	8
Nutritional Quality and Biological Application of Mushroom Protein as a Novel Protein Alternative	8
Plant-Based Diets and Cancer Risk: What is the Evidence?	8
Current State of Research on Health-Promoting Functional Properties in Berry-Based Foods	8
Effect of the Implementation of a Structured Diet Management Plan on the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review	8
Food Polyphenols in Radiation-Related Diseases: The Roles and Possible Mechanisms	8
Food Access, Food Insecurity, and Gun Violence: Examining a Complex Relationship	8
NAD+ Precursors Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) and Nicotinamide Riboside (NR): Potential Dietary Contribution to Health	8
Ultra-processed Food and Obesity: What Is the Evidence?	8
Mitochondrial Adaptation in Skeletal Muscle: Impact of Obesity, Caloric Restriction, and Dietary Compounds	8
Correction to: Weight Gain Recommendations for Athletes and Military Personnel: a Critical Review of the Evidence	7
Effect of Barley and Oat Consumption on Immune System, Inflammation and Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Social Media-Delivered Lifestyle Interventions Among Individuals Living with Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Scoping Review	7
The Interaction Between Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Nutrition	7
Ketogenic Diet Intervention for Obesity Weight-Loss- A Narrative Review, Challenges, and Open Questions	7
Pathophysiology and Nutritional Approaches in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comprehensive Review	7
Rediscovering Sweetness: The Evolution and Impact of Non-Nutritive and Natural Sweeteners	7
Severe Acute Malnutrition: The Potential of Non-Peanut, Non-Milk Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods	7
Dietary Sodium 'Controversy'—Issues and Potential Solutions	7
Breakfast and School-Related Outcomes in Children and Adolescents in the US: A Literature Review and its Implications for School Nutrition Policy	7
Edible Berries- An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part I	7
Lifestyle Adjustments in Long-COVID Management: Potential Benefits of Plant-Based Diets	7
The Nutrition-COVID-19 Interplay: a Review	7
Nutrition and Huntington’s Disease– A Review of Current Practice and Theory	7
Assessing and Monitoring Nutrition Security in the United States: A Narrative Review of Current Measures and Instruments	6
Women in Nutrition Science: A Biographical Review	6
Diet in Prevention and Treatment of Endometriosis: Current State of Knowledge	6
Unexplored Opportunities of Utilizing Food Waste in Food Product Development for Cardiovascular Health	6
Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Longan Fruit By-products for Liver Diseases: Pathway to Functional Foods	6
The Use of Medications and Dietary Supplements by Masters Athletes — a Review	6
Functional Food Chemical Ingredient Strategies for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Hepatic Fibrosis: Chemical Properties, Health Benefits, Action, and Application	6
The Future of Obesity Management through Precision Nutrition: Putting the Individual at the Center	6
Intermittent Fasting in Cancer: a Role in Survivorship?	6
Review of Diet Quality Indices that can be Applied to the Environmental Assessment of Foods and Diets	6
Age-Related Changes in Circadian Rhythm and Association with Nutrition	6
Impact of COVID-19 on the Intestinal Microbiome	6
Amazonian Fruits for Treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases	6
Are there Effective Vegan-Friendly Supplements for Optimizing Health and Sports Performance? a Narrative Review	6
The Effect of Various Environmental Pollutants on the Reproductive Health in Children: A Brief Review of the Literature	5
Fucoxanthin, a Functional Food Ingredient: Challenges in Bioavailability	5
Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Survival–Epidemiologic Evidence and Potential Biologic Mechanisms	5
Fatty Liver Disease and Food Insecurity: Excess in Scarcity	5
Evaluation of Aflatoxins Occurrence and Exposure in Cereal-Based Baby Foods: An Update Review	5
How Differences in the Disease Process of the COVID-19 Pandemic Pose Challenges to the Delivery of Critical Care Nutrition	5
Exploring the Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Reproductive Health, with a Focus on Fertility, Obstetric, and Fetal Outcomes: A Narrative Review	5
A Scoping Review of Nutrition Education Interventions Applied in Prison Settings	5
Characterising Parent-Appeal Marketing on Foods for Children: A Scoping Review	5
An Overview on the Effects of Some Carotenoids on Health: Lutein and Zeaxanthin	4
Dietary Intake and Systemic Inflammation: Can We Use Food as Medicine?	4
Critical Review of Ketogenic Diet Throughout the Cancer Continuum for Neuroglioma: Insights from a Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Perspective	4
Association Between Circulating Fatty Acids and Blood Pressure: A Review	4
Celiac Disease and Gluten Cross-Contact: How Much is too Much?	4
Interrelations Between Food Form, Texture, and Matrix Influence Energy Intake and Metabolic Responses	4
Ziziphus jujuba (Jujube) in Metabolic Syndrome: From Traditional Medicine to Scientific Validation	4
Exploring the Potential of Pomegranate Peel Extract as a Natural Food Additive: A Review	4
Effect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Adiposity: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials	4
Progress of Eastern Mediterranean Countries towards Meeting USDA Dietary Guidelines for Pregnant Women: A Focused Review	4
Natural Remedies and Health; A Review of Bee Pollen and Bee Bread Impact on Combating Diabetes and Obesity	4
Is Propolis a Potential Anti-Obesogenic Agent for Obesity?	4
Plant-Based Diet: Is It as Good as an Animal-Based Diet When It Comes to Protein?	4