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  1. Micronutrients and Plant Food Bioactive Compounds Against Obesity Related Diseases

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, March 2023, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Elena Azzini

  2. Total and Plant Protein Consumption: The Role of Inflammation and Risk of Non-Communicable Disease

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, July 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  3. Osteosarcopenia: A Narrative Review on Clinical Studies

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  4. Does Plant Breeding for Antioxidant-Rich Foods Have an Impact on Human Health?

    Article • Antioxidants, April 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  5. A Brief Review on Vitamin B12 Deficiency Looking at Some Case Study Reports in Adults

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  6. Flavonoids as potential anti-platelet aggregation agents

    Article • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    habilitated doctor, chemist Monica BUTNARIU, Dr Elena Azzini

  7. Comparison of barriers and facilitators of MIND diet uptake among adults from Northern Ireland and Italy

    Article • BMC Public Health, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  8. Evaluation of adherence to the Mediterranean diet and its association with clinical and biological markers in an Italian population

    Article • Nutrition, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  9. Myricetin bioactive effects: moving from preclinical evidence to potential clinical applications

    Article • BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Anuj Kumar, Prabhakar Semwal, Dr Elena Azzini

  10. Lifestyle, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidants: Back and Forth in the Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, July 2020, Frontiers

    Dr NV Anil Kumar, Dr Elena Azzini

  11. Homocysteine: Its Possible Emerging Role in At-Risk Population Groups

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, February 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  12. Plant-Derived Bioactives and Oxidative Stress-Related Disorders: A Key Trend towards Healthy Aging and Longevity Promotion

    Article • Applied Sciences, February 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini, Natália Cruz-Martins, Dr NV Anil Kumar

  13. Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology

    Article • Molecules, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini, habilitated doctor, chemist Monica BUTNARIU, Natália Cruz-Martins

  14. S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, June 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Elena Azzini

  15. Allicin and health: A comprehensive review

    Article • Trends in Food Science & Technology, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Paolo Zucca, Dr Elena Azzini, Natália Cruz-Martins

  16. The Therapeutic Potential of Apigenin

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini, Natália Cruz-Martins

  17. Genetic Polymorphisms and Zinc Status: Implications for Supplementation in Metabolic Diseases

    Article • Current Pharmaceutical Design, January 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Elena Azzini, lorenzo barnaba

  18. How do energy balance-related behaviors cluster in adolescents?

    Article • International Journal of Public Health, December 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini, Associate Prof Christophe Matthys

  19. Diet as a moderator in the association of sedentary behaviors with inflammatory biomarkers among adolescents in the HELENA study

    Article • European Journal of Nutrition, July 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini, Associate Prof Christophe Matthys

  20. Do dietary patterns determine levels of vitamin B 6 , folate, and vitamin B 12 intake and corresponding biomarkers in European adolescents? The Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study

    Article • Nutrition, June 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini, Associate Prof Christophe Matthys

  21. The health-nutrition dimension: a methodological approach to assess the nutritional sustainability of typical agro-food products and the Mediterranean diet

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, February 2018, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini

  22. Correlates of ideal cardiovascular health in European adolescents: The HELENA study

    Article • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  23. Inflammation in metabolically healthy and metabolically abnormal adolescents: The HELENA study

    Article • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  24. Ideal cardiovascular health and inflammation in European adolescents: The HELENA study

    Article • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  25. Fruit and vegetables consumption is associated with higher vitamin intake and blood vitamin status among European adolescents

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  26. Applications of Antioxidants in Ameliorating Drugs and Xenobiotics Toxicity: Mechanistic Approach

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Mohamed M Abdel-Daim, Dr Elena Azzini

  27. Effect of Red Orange Juice Consumption on Body Composition and Nutritional Status in Overweight/Obese Female: A Pilot Study

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    lorenzo barnaba , Dr Elena Azzini

  28. Antiobesity Effects of Anthocyanins in Preclinical and Clinical Studies

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    GIAN LUIGI RUSSO, Dr Elena Azzini

  29. Antioxidant Phytochemicals at the Pharma-Nutrition Interface

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    GIAN LUIGI RUSSO, Dr Elena Azzini

  30. Erratum to: Foods contributing to vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 intakes and biomarkers status in European adolescents: The HELENA study

    Article • European Journal of Nutrition, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  31. Improvement of the nutraceutical quality of broccoli sprouts by elicitation

    Article • Food Chemistry, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  32. The Potential Health Benefits of Polyphenol-Rich Extracts fromCichorium intybusL. Studied on Caco-2 Cells Model

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2016, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Elena Azzini

  33. Physical Activity Is Associated with Attention Capacity in Adolescents

    Article • The Journal of Pediatrics, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  34. Nutritional characterization of traditional and improved dihé, alimentary blue-green algae from the lake Chad region in Africa

    Article • LWT, June 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  35. Dietary animal and plant protein intakes and their associations with obesity and cardio-metabolic indicators in European adolescents: the HELENA cross-sectional study

    Article • Nutrition Journal, January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  36. Associations between macronutrient intake and serum lipid profile depend on body fat in European adolescents: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, November 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Silvia Bel-Serrat Bel-Serrat, Dr Elena Azzini

  37. Mechanisms of stress, energy homeostasis and insulin resistance in European adolescents – the HELENA study

    Article • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, October 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  38. Self-reported sleep duration, white blood cell counts and cytokine profiles in European adolescents: the HELENA study

    Article • Sleep Medicine, October 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  39. Inflammation profile in overweight/obese adolescents in Europe: an analysis in relation to iron status

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  40. Beer and lettuce consumption in humans

    Article • Current Nutrition & Food Science, August 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Elena Azzini

  41. Nutritional characterisation and bioactive components of commercial carobs flours

    Article • Food Chemistry, June 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  42. Health Inequalities in Urban Adolescents: Role of Physical Activity, Diet, and Genetics

    Article • PEDIATRICS, March 2014, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

    Dr Elena Azzini

  43. Effects of consumption of whole grain foods rich in lignans in healthy postmenopausal women with moderate serum cholesterol: a pilot study

    Article • International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, March 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  44. Vitamin C supplementation modulates gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells specifically upon an inflammatory stimulus: a pilot study in healthy subjects

    Article • Genes & Nutrition, March 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  45. Physical activity, sedentary time, and liver enzymes in adolescents: the HELENA study

    Article • Pediatric Research, March 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  46. The role of dietary fat on the association between dietary amino acids and serum lipid profile in European adolescents participating in the HELENA Study

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Silvia Bel-Serrat Bel-Serrat, Dr Elena Azzini

  47. Antioxidant effect of zinc supplementation on both plasma and cellular red-ox status markers in a group of elderly Italian population

    Article • The journal of nutrition health & aging, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  48. More Physically Active and Leaner Adolescents Have Higher Energy Intake

    Article • The Journal of Pediatrics, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  49. Seasonal variation in physical activity and sedentary time in different European regions. The HELENA study

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  50. Lunch at school, at home or elsewhere. Where do adolescents usually get it and what do they eat? Results of the HELENA Study

    Article • Appetite, December 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  51. Clustering of Multiple Lifestyle Behaviors and Health-related Fitness in European Adolescents

    Article • Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, November 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  52. Phenols, lignans and antioxidant properties of legume and sweet chestnut flours

    Article • Food Chemistry, October 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  53. Association of breakfast consumption with objectively measured and self-reported physical activity, sedentary time and physical fitness in European adolescents: the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, September 2013, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  54. Is dairy consumption associated with low cardiovascular disease risk in European adolescents? Results from the HELENA Study

    Article • Pediatric Obesity, July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Silvia Bel-Serrat Bel-Serrat, Dr Elena Azzini

  55. Antioxidant Properties of Seeds from Lines of Artichoke, Cultivated Cardoon and Wild Cardoon

    Article • Antioxidants, June 2013, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  56. Cardiorespiratory fitness in males, and upper limbs muscular strength in females, are positively related with 25-hydroxyvitamin D plasma concentrations in European adolescents: the HELENA study

    Article • QJM, May 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Elena Azzini

  57. Italian Wild Rocket [Diplotaxis Tenuifolia (L.) DC.]: Influence of Agricultural Practices on Antioxidant Molecules and on Cytotoxicity and Antiproliferative Effects

    Article • Agriculture, May 2013, MDPI AG

    Dr Elena Azzini

  58. Antioxidants in Italian Head Lettuce (Lactuca sativavar.capitata L.) Grown in Organic and Conventional Systems under Greenhouse Conditions

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, April 2013, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini

  59. Physical activity attenuates the negative effect of low birth weight on leptin levels in European adolescents; The HELENA study

    Article • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, April 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  60. Association between self-reported sleep duration and dietary quality in European adolescents

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, March 2013, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  61. Effect of Cooking on Lignans Content in Whole-Grain Pasta Made with Different Cereals and Other Seeds

    Article • Cereal Chemistry, March 2013, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini

  62. Intake and serum profile of fatty acids are weakly correlated with global dietary quality in European adolescents

    Article • Nutrition, February 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  63. Factors Associated with Vitamin D Deficiency in European Adolescents: The HELENA Study

    Article • Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, January 2013, Center for Academic Publications Japan

    Dr Elena Azzini

  64. Food Consumption and Screen-Based Sedentary Behaviors in European Adolescents

    Article • Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, November 2012, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Dr Elena Azzini

  65. Active relatives and health-related physical fitness in European adolescents: The HELENA Study

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, September 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  66. Eating behaviour, insulin resistance and cluster of metabolic risk factors in European adolescents. The HELENA Study

    Article • Appetite, August 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  67. Fatty acid content of serum lipid fractions and blood lipids in normolipidaemic volunteers fed two types of cheese having different fat compositions: a pilot study

    Article • International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, July 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  68. Can differences in physical activity by socio-economic status in European adolescents be explained by differences in psychosocial correlates? A mediation analysis within the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, April 2012, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  69. Objectively-measured and self-reported physical activity and fitness in relation to inflammatory markers in European adolescents: The HELENA Study

    Article • Atherosclerosis, March 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  70. Dietary fatty acid intake, its food sources and determinants in European adolescents: the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, February 2012, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  71. Physical activity does not attenuate the obesity risk of TV viewing in youth

    Article • Pediatric Obesity, February 2012, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini

  72. Vitamin D status and physical activity interact to improve bone mass in adolescents. The HELENA Study

    Article • Osteoporosis International, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  73. Cardiorespiratory fitness and dietary intake in European adolescents: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, November 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  74. Mediterranean Diet Effect: an Italian picture

    Article • Nutrition Journal, November 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  75. European adolescents’ level of perceived stress is inversely related to their diet quality: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, November 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  76. Beverage consumption among European adolescents in the HELENA study

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  77. Reliability and validity of the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire in a sample of European adolescents - the HELENA study

    Article • BMC Public Health, September 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  78. Food intake of European adolescents in the light of different food-based dietary guidelines: results of the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, September 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  79. Effect of acute consumption of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in both non-complicated and type 2 diabetic obese volunteers: a pilot study

    Article • Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, September 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  80. Vitamin D status among adolescents in Europe: the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, August 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  81. Antioxidant Vitamin Status (A, E, C, and Beta-Carotene) in European Adolescents - The HELENA Study

    Article • International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, July 2011, Hogrefe Publishing Group

    Associate Prof Christophe Matthys, Dr Elena Azzini

  82. Associations of birth weight with serum long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in adolescents; the HELENA study

    Article • Atherosclerosis, July 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  83. Levels of Physical Activity That Predict Optimal Bone Mass in Adolescents

    Article • American Journal of Preventive Medicine, June 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  84. Differential effect of cheese fatty acid composition on blood lipid profile and redox status in normolipidemic volunteers: a pilot study

    Article • International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, May 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  85. Reliability and validity of a screen time-based sedentary behaviour questionnaire for adolescents: The HELENA study

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, April 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Elena Azzini

  86. Evaluation of iron status in European adolescents through biochemical iron indicators: the HELENA Study

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  87. Influence of different crop management practices on the nutritional properties and benefits of tomato -Lycopersicon esculentum cv Perfectpeel-

    Article • International Journal of Food Science & Technology, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini

  88. Adolescent’s physical activity levels and relatives’ physical activity engagement and encouragement: the HELENA study

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, October 2010, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Elena Azzini, Professor Diego Moliner-Urdiales

  89. Bioavailability of strawberry antioxidants in human subjects

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, May 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  90. Self-reported physical activity in European adolescents: results from the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) study

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, March 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  91. Absorption of strawberry phytochemicals and antioxidant status changes in humans

    Article • Journal of Berry Research, January 2010, IOS Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  92. Antioxidant properties of raw and cooked spears of green asparagus cultivars

    Article • International Journal of Food Science & Technology, May 2009, Wiley

    Dr Youssef Rouphael, Dr Elena Azzini

  93. Antioxidant activity of blueberry fruit is impaired by association with milk

    Article • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, March 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  94. Reliability and validity of a healthy diet determinants questionnaire for adolescents

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, February 2009, Cambridge University Press

    Associate Prof Christophe Matthys, Dr Elena Azzini

  95. Assessment of the Nutritional Values of Genetically Modified Wheat, Corn, and Tomato Crops

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2008, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Elena Azzini

  96. Effect of zinc supplementation on vitamin status of middle-aged and older European adults: the ZENITH study

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  97. Absorption and metabolism of bioactive molecules after oral consumption of cooked edible heads ofCynara scolymusL. (cultivar Violetto di Provenza) in human subjects: a pilot study

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, May 2007, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  98. Changes in Antioxidant Content of Tomato Fruits in Response to Cultivar and Nutrient Solution Composition

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, May 2006, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Professor Giuseppe Colla , Dr Youssef Rouphael, Dr Elena Azzini

  99. Estimation of intake and status of vitamin A, vitamin E and folate in older European adults: the ZENITH

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  100. Screening and recruitment procedure of late-middle aged and older subjects: the ZENITH study

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  101. Effect of domestic cooking on human bioavailability of naringenin, chlorogenic acid, lycopene and ?-carotene in cherry tomatoes

    Article • European Journal of Nutrition, April 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  102. Effect of acute ingestion of fresh and stored lettuce (Lactuca sativa) on plasma total antioxidant capacity and antioxidant levels in human subjects

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, December 2002, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Elena Azzini

  103. On-line EPR study of free radicals induced by peroxidase/H2O2 in human low-density lipoprotein

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, July 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  104. Accumulation and interactions of β-carotene and α-tocopherol in patients with adenomatous polyps

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  105. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Coulometric Electrode Array Detector for the Determination of Quercetin Levels in Cells of the Immune System

    Article • Analytical Biochemistry, September 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  106. Plasma (carotenoids, retinol, α-tocopherol) and tissue (carotenoids) levels after supplementation with β-carotene in subjects with precancerous and cancerous lesions of sigmoid colon

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 1997, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Elena Azzini

  107. Application of a new high-performance liquid chromatographic method for measuring selected polyphenols in human plasma

    Article • Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications, May 1997, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  108. Dietary profiles and anti-oxidants in a rural population of central Italy with a low frequency of cancer

    Article • European Journal of Cancer Prevention, June 1996, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Elena Azzini

  109. A fluorescence-based method for measuring total plasma antioxidant capability

    Article • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, January 1995, Elsevier

    Dr Elena Azzini

  110. Accumulation of β‐carotene in normal colorectal mucosa and colonic neoplastic lesions in humans

    Article • Nutrition and Cancer, January 1995, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Elena Azzini

  111. Determinants of Nutritional Status in Hospital Patients in Italy

    Article • Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, September 1987, Wiley

    Dr Elena Azzini