Curriculum Vitae
Zatollah Asemi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Department of Nutrition
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Iran
Tel: +98-361-4463378
Fax: +98-361-4463377
Email: asemi_za@yahoo.com
Personal Information
Full name: Zatollah Asemi; Born: 1973; Married, 2 Child
Education:
• BSc in Nutrition, Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, IRAN. 1992-1995
• MSc in Nutrition, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IRAN.
2001-2003
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PhD in Nutrition (Minor: Biochemistry), Tehran University of Medical Sciences,
Tehran, IRAN. 2008-2011
Research Interests and Expertise:
Dr. Asemi major research interests involve epidemiology and prevention of the metabolic
syndrome and cardiovascular disease through diet, lifestyle and supplements. He has focused on
diet and lifestyle determinants of the metabolic syndrome, pregnancy especially gestational
diabetes mellitus. Several detailed analyses in this field have been done, including intakes of
whole-grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables and dietary patterns and supplements. His current
research has expanded to investigate the link between diet, particularly dietary patterns, and
biomarkers of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Membership in scientific societies:
1. Iranian Nutrition Society
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International papers (Indexed in PUBMED/ISI)
1. Asemi Z, Hashemi T, Karamali M, Samimi M, Esmaillzadeh A. Effects of vitamin D
supplementation on glucose metabolism, lipid concentrations, inflammation, and oxidative stress
in gestational diabetes: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. Am Clin J Nutr. [In
Press].
2. Asemi Z, Esmaillzadeh A. Effects of symbiotic food consumption in diabetic patients: reply to
Wachholz PA et al. Clinical Nutrition. 2013. [In Press].
3. Asemi Z, Samimi M, Tabassi Z, Shakeri H, Esmaillzadeh A. Vitamin D supplementation
affects serum hs-CRP, insulin resistance and biomarkers of oxidative stress in pregnant women.
Journal of Nutrition. 2013; 143: 1432–1438.
4. Asemi Z, Esmaillzadeh A. Effect of daily consumption of probiotic yoghurt on serum levels
of calcium, iron and liver enzymes in pregnant women. International journal of preventive
medicine. 2013; 4:949-55.
5. Zarrati M, Shidfar F, Razmpoosh E, Nasir-Nejad F, Keivani H, Rezaei-Hemami M, Asemi Z.
Does low birth weight predict hypertension and obesity in schoolchildren? Annals Nutrition
and Metabolism. 2013; 63:69–76.
6. Asemi Z, Khorrami-Rad A, Alizadeh S-A, Shakeri H, Esmaillzadeh A. Effects of synbiotic
food consumption on metabolic status of diabetic patients: a double-blind randomized cross-over
controlled clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition. 2013. [In Press].
7. Asemi Z, Zare Z, Shakeri H, Sabihi S-S, Esmaillzadeh A. Effect of multispecies probiotic
supplements on metabolic profile, hs-CRP and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Annals Nutrition and Metabolism. 2013; 63:1–9.
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8. Asemi Z, Jazayeri Sh, Najafi M, Samimi M, Shidfar F, Tabassi Z, Shahaboddin ME,
Esmaillzadeh A. Association between markers of systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid
profiles and insulin resistance in pregnant women. ARYA Atheroscler 2013; 9(3): 172-8.
9. Asemi Z, Samimi M, Tabassi Z, Sabihi SS, Esmaillzadeh A. A randomized controlled clinical
trial investigating the effect of DASH diet on insulin resistance, inflammation and oxidative
stress in gestational diabetes. Nutrition. 2013; 29(4):619-24.
10. Asemi Z, Samimi M, Tabassi Z, Naghibi Rad M, Rahimi Foroushani A, Khorammian H,
Esmaillzadeh A. Effect of daily consumption of probiotic yoghurt on insulin resistance in
pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013;
2013; 67(1):71-4
11. Asemi Z, Tabassi Z, Samimi M, Fahiminejad T, Esmaillzadeh A. Favorable effects of the
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on glucose tolerance and lipid profiles in
gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. British Journal of Nutrition. 2013; 109: 2024–
2030.
12. Asemi Z, Samimi M, Heidarzadeh Z, Khorammian H, Tabassi Z. A randomized controlled
clinical trial investigating the effect of calcium supplement plus low-dose aspirin on hs-CRP,
oxidative stress and insulin resistance in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia. Pak J Biol
Sci. 2012; 15:469-476.
13. Asemi Z, Tabassi Z, Heidarzadeh Z, Khorammian H, Sabihi SS, Samimi M. Effect of
Calcium-vitamin D Supplementation on Metabolic Profiles in Pregnant Women at Risk for Preeclampsia: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial. Pak J Biol Sci. 2012; 15:316-24.
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14. Asemi Z, Samimi M, Tabasi Z, Talebian P, Azarbad Z, Hydarzadeh Z, et al. Effect of daily
consumption of probiotic yoghurt on lipid profiles in pregnant women: a randomized controlled
clinical trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2012; 25:1552-6.
15. Samimi M, Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Azarbad Z, Rahimi-Foroushani A, Sarahroodi S.
Concentrations of serum zinc, hemoglobin and ferritin among pregnant women and their effects
on birth outcomes in Kashan, Iran. Oman Med J. 2012; 27:40-5.
16. Asemi Z, Jazayeri S, Najafi M, Samimi M, Mofid V, Shidfar F, et al. Effect of daily
consumption of probiotic yogurt on oxidative stress in pregnant women: a randomized controlled
clinical trial. Ann Nutr Metab. 2012; 60:62-8.
17. Asemi Z, Jazayeri S, Najafi M, Samimi M, Tabasi Z, Shidfar F, et al. Plasma total
antioxidant capacity and its related factors in Iranian pregnant women. Saudi Med J. 2011;
32:1246-50.
18. Asemi Z, Jazayeri S, Najafi M, Samimi M, Mofid V, Shidfar F, et al. Effects of daily
consumption of probiotic yoghurt on inflammatory factors in pregnant women: a randomized
controlled trial. Pak J Biol Sci. 2011; 14:476-82.
19. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Sarahroodi S, Jazayeri S, Tabasi Z, Seyyedi F. Assessment of the
relationship of vitamin D with serum antioxidant vitamins E and A and their deficiencies in
Iranian pregnant women. Saudi Med J. 2010; 31:1119-23.
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Published papers in Scientific-Research Journals of Iran
1. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, ShakerHosseini R, Aminpour A, Valaiee N. Biological evaluation of
soy bean protein quality by using net protein ratio (NPR), relative net protein ratio (RNPR) and
protein efficiency ratio (PER) methods. Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical
Sciences. Winter 2004; 8(2):41-50.
2. Asemi Z, Ziya Sh, Doulatti M, Abedi MT, Hosseini A, Yosefi H. Evaluation of peroxide
concentration in zoolbia and bamieh in Kashan city in 2003-2004. KAUMS Journal
(Feyz).Winter 2006; 9(4 (36)):56-60.
3. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Comparison of true protein digestibility (TPD) of wheat flour and
wheat flour mixture plus soy protein with casein standard protein. KAUMS Journal (Feyz).
2007; 11 (2): 39-43.
4. Asemi Z, Shakeri H, Khajemansouri Gh, Doulati MA, Hosseini A. Determination of essence
value of produced and supplied rose-water in Kashan in spring 2005. KAUMS Journal (Feyz).
Fall 2006; 10(3 (39)):47-51.
5. Taghizadeh M, Asemi Z, ShakerHosseini R, Aminpour A, Valaiee N. Biological Evaluation of
Soya Protein Quality. Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences. Winter 2006; 14 (4).
6. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Valaiee N. Evaluate the quality of wheat flour and soya protein
mixture. Hakim Journal. Spring 2003; 10 (1):20-25.
7. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Evaluation of protein in home-made food up of rice of rice and
lentil. J Mazand Uiv Med Sci Journal. August-September 2007; 17(59):87-93.
8. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Biological Evaluation of Protein Quality of Soya bean and Wheat
flour+soya. KAUMS Journal (Feyz). 2005; 9 (1):9-15.
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9. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Comparison of protein value of the protein value of a commercial
baby food sample with a domestic baby food in rats. Journal of Sabzevar University of
Medical Sciences. Summer 2007; 14(2 (44)):95-102.
10. Taghizadeh M, Asemi Z. Comparison of Protein Digestibility of a Commercial Food Sample
with a Sample of Home Made Food in Rats. Armaghan Danesh Journal. Summer 2007; 12 (2):
37-45.
11. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Comparison of protein value of cerelac with homemade food (vetch
and rice). J Babol Uiv Medic Scien. December-January 2007-2008; 9(5 (40)):20-26.
12. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. The comparison of baby industry food with home-made food in
male rats. Ofogh Danesh Journal. Summer 2007; 13 (3): 37-45.
13. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Biological evaluation of protein quality of a sample of homemade
food in compare with a sample of commercial baby food and casein standard in rats. Journal of
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences. Summer 2008; 7 (27):113-122.
14. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Ahmari H. Comparison of protein value of a sample of commercial
weaning food (cerelac) with homemade (pasta plus soya) and casein standard in rats. J Qom Uiv
Med Sci. 2008; 2 (3): 85-94.
15. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. Comparison of quality proteins regarding evaluation in two samples
of homemade cereal/legume mixtures with a sample of commercial baby food. J Mazand Uiv
Med Sci. 2009; 19 (72):28-35.
16. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Sarahroodi S, Ahmari H. Biological evaluation of protein quality of
two samples of home-made cerelac/legume mixtures and commercial weaning food. Electronic
Physician. 2010; 2: 85-94.
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17. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M. The protein quality value of two homemade cereals legume
mixtures compare to a commercial baby food sample. J Kermanshah Uiv Med Sci (Behbod
Journal). 2011; 15 (1):56-62.
18. Asemi Z, Taghizadeh M, Samimi M. An investigation of the relationship between serum Zn
in pregnant women and anthropometric factors of their neonates. Arak Medical University
Journal (AMUJ). June-July 2011; 14(2 (55):64-71.
19. Asemi Z, Thaghizadeh M, Samimi M, Azarbad Z. Survey of related to antioxidant vitamins
serum E and A in pregnant women with anthropometric factors of neonates. Nasim-Danesh
(Journal of Hamadan Nursing and Midwifery Faculty). Spring-Summer 2011; 19(1 (35)):1422.
20. Asemi Z, Khorrami A, Taghizadeh M, Abedini Z, Azarbad Z, Rashidi AA. Protein quality
evaluation of two rice- and milk based. Electronic Physician. 2012; 4 (1): 454-61.
21. Asemi Z, Khorrami A, Taghizadeh M, Abedini Z, Rashidi AA. Comparison of protein
quality of two samples of commercial weaning food in rats. Arak Medical University Journal
(AMUJ). October 2012; 15(65): 65-73.
22. Navid Mazroii arani, Homa Baghaii, Ashraf Korrami-Rad, Zatollah Asemi, Sabihe-Alsadat
Alizadeh, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh. Effect of synbiotic Gaz consumption on insulin resistance,
inflammatory factor and parameters of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. Arak
Medical University Journal (AMUJ). 2013; 16(75): 72- 81.
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Research Projects (From the year 2012 onwards)
1. Asemi Zatollah, Khorrami-Rad Ashraf. Effects of synbiotic Gaz on fasting plasma glucose
and lipid profiles of diabetic subjects. Qom University of Medical Sciences. Grant No. 91288.
2012.
2. Asemi Zatollah. Effects of the DASH diet on insulin resistance, inflammatory factors and
biomarkers of oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a
randomized controlled clinical trial. Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Grant No.
91104.
3. Asemi Zatollah. Effect of a synbiotic food of fortified with beta-carotene on metabolic
profile, inflammatory factors and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with
nephropathy diabetic. Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Grant No. 91113.
4. Asemi Zatollah. Effect of vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance and
inflammatory factors in women with gestational diabetes. Kashan University of Medical
Sciences. Grant No. 91126.
5. Asemi Zatollah. ……………… Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Grant No. 91143.
6. Asemi Zatollah. Effects of the hypocaloric DASH diet on metabolic parameters,
inflammatory factor and biomarkers of oxidative stress in overweight and obese women
with polycystic ovary syndrome. Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Grant No. 9213.
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Abstracts (From the year 2012 onwards)
International Congresses (Oral)
1. Zatollah Asemi, Zohreh Tabassi, Mansooreh Samimi, Taherh Fahiminejad, Ahmad
Esmaillzadeh. Favorable effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet
on glucose tolerance and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. 1th
International Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
2. Zatollah Asemi, Azam Karbasi, Azam Torenji, Zahra Hosseini, Zahra Sabzikarian, Leila
Taghorrobi. Effect of calcium supplementation plus aspirin on metabolic profiles in pregnant
women at risk for pre-eclampsia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. 1th International
Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
3. Zatollah Asemi, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-sadat Sabihi, Tayebeh Assarian, Zahra Heidarzadeh,
Tahereh Azarbad. Effect of calcium-vitamin D supplementation on hs-CRP, oxidative stress and
insulin in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. 1th
International Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
4. Zatollah Asemi, Akram Khassaf, Akram Hosseini, Tayebbeh Bagherian. Effect of multistrain probiotic supplements on metabolic profile, inflammatory factors and oxidative
stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. The 6th International Congress on quality
improvement in clinical laboratories. Tehran-Iran 20-23 April 2013.
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International Congresses (Poster)
1. Zatollah Asemi, Azam Karbasi, Azam Torenji, Zahra Hosseini, Zahra Sabzikarian, Leila
Taghorrobi. Effect of calcium supplement plus aspirin on hs-CRP, oxidative stress and insulin in
pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. 1th
International Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
2. Zatollah Asemi, Mansooreh Samimi, Zohreh Tabassi, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-sadat Sabihi,
Ahmad Esmaillzadeh. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, insulin
resistance, serum hs-CRP and oxidative stress in gestational diabetes: a randomized controlled
clinical trial. 1th International Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
3. Zatollah Asemi, Zohreh Zare, Hossein Shakeri, Azam Sabzikarian, Ali-Mohaamad Faraji,
Sima-Sadat Sabihi. Effect of daily consumption of multispecies probiotic capsule on serum
minerals, liver enzymes and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes. 1th International
Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
4. Zatollah Asemi, Zohreh Tabassi, Mansooreh Samimi. Effect of calcium-vitamin D
supplementation on metabolic profiles in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: a
randomized placebo-controlled trial. 1th International Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8
November 2012.
5. Zatollah Asemi, Zohreh Zare, Mona Naghibi-Rad, Ali-mohammad Faraji, Azam Zahedi,
Fatemeh Nazarinia, Hassn Khorammian. Effect of daily consumption of multispecies probiotic
capsule on hs-CRP and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. 1th International
Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
6. Zatollah Asemi, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-sadat Sabihi, Tayebeh Assarian, Zahra Heidarzadeh,
Tahereh Azarbad, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh. Effect of daily consumption of probiotic yoghurt on
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insulin resistance in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial. 1th International
Nutrition Congress. Isfahan-Iran 5-8 November 2012.
7. Zatollah Asemi, Shima Jazayeri, Fatemeh Jafari, Navid Mazroii, Atefeh Jamal, Ahamad
Esmaiilzadeh. Effect of daily consumption of probiotic yoghurt on oxidative stress in pregnant
women: a randomized controlled clinical trial. 1th International Nutrition Congress. IsfahanIran 5-8 November 2012.
8. Zatollah Asemi, Ashraf Khorramian, Sabihe-Alsadat Alizadeh, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-Sadat
Sabihi, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh. Effect of a synbiotic food consumption on metabolic profile, hsCRP and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. 2nd International and 4th Iranian
Congress of Endocrine & Metabolism Updates. Isfahan-Iran 10-12 October 2012.
9. Navid Mazroii, Sabihe-Alsadat Alizadeh, Hossein Shakeri, Mohammad Goharian, AliMohammad Faraji, Zatollah Asemi. Effect of a synbiotic food consumption on serum minerals,
liver enzymes and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes. 2nd International and 4th
Iranian Congress of Endocrine & Metabolism Updates. Isfahan-Iran 10-12 October 2012.
10. Zatollah Asemi, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Zahra Heidarzadeh, Yser Ghandi, Fatemeh Abedi,
Mona Naghibi-Rad. Effect of multivitamin versus multivitamin-mineral supplementation on
metabolic profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in pregnant women: a double-blind
randomized clinical trial. The 6th International Congress on quality improvement in
clinical laboratories. Tehran-Iran 20-23 April 2013.
11. Zatollah Asemi, Zahra Heidarzadeh, Fatemeh Motaharian, Fatemeh Abedi, Zahra Jafari,
Fatemeh Bagherian, Mona Naghibi-Rad. The effects of vitamin D supplementation on hsCRP, metabolic profile and oxidative stress in pregnant women: a double blind
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randomized controlled clinical trial. The 6th International Congress on quality
improvement in clinical laboratories. Tehran-Iran 20-23 April 2013.
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Iranian Congresses (Oral)
1. Zatollah Asemi, Ashraf Khorramian, Sabihe-Alsadat Alizadeh, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-Sadat
Sabihi, Mona Naghibi rad, Zahra Heidarzadeh. Effect of a synbiotic production containing
Lactobacillus sporogenes and inulin on metabolic profiles, inflammatory factors and biomarkers
of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. National Congress of Probiotic and
Functional Foods. Tehran-Iran 4-6 December 2012.
2. Zatollah Asemi, Sabihe-Alsadat Alizadeh, Hossein Shakeri, Mohammad Ghoharian, AliMohammad Faraji, Sima-Sadat Sabihi, Mona Naghibi rad, Zahra Heidarzadeh. Effect of a
synbiotic production containing Lactobacillus sporogenes and inulin on serum minerals, liver
enzymes and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes. National Congress of Probiotic
and Functional Foods. Tehran-Iran 4-6 December 2012.
3. Zatollah Asemi, Mansooreh Samimi, Zohreh Tabassi, Hossein Shakeri, Sima-Sadat Sabihi,
Maryam Borojerdi Alavi, Zara Jafari, Fatemeh Motaharian1, Zahra Heidarzadeh, Yaser Ghandi,
Mehrdad Jazayeri, Mohsen Mehdizadeh, Mahbobeh Taghavi. A randomized controlled clinical
trial investigating the effect of multi mineral-vitamin D supplementation on metabolic
profiles, hs-CRP and oxidative stress in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia.
National Congress of Kamyab. Kashan-Iran 27-28 February 2013.
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Iranian Congresses (poster)
1. Zatollah Asemi, Batol-Sadat Razavi, Zeinab Ebrahimi, Zara Baniahmadi, Samaneh Salehi,
Farideh Nazemi, Akram Khassaf, Esmat Nori. A randomized controlled clinical trial
investigating the effect of multi mineral-vitamin D supplementation on pregnancy
outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia. National Congress of Kamyab.
Kashan-Iran 27-28 February 2013.
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