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