Blueberry Consumption Affects Serum Uric Acid Concentrations in Older Adults in a Sex-Specific Manner

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and may protect against disease. Uric acid accounts for about 50% of the antioxidant properties in humans. Elevated levels of serum uric acid (SUA) or hyperuricemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim was to determine the effect of blueberr...

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Main Authors: Carol L. Cheatham, Itzel Vazquez-Vidal, Amanda Medlin, V. Saroja Voruganti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/5/4/43