Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism in humans. Hyperuricemia is a metabolic
disease caused by the increased formation or reduced excretion of serum uric acid (SUA) …

Background With the change of dietary habits and lifestyles, people tend to have elevated
blood uric acid levels at a younger age, and this can cause serious health problems, such as …

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and associated risk
factors in Chinese adults aged 18 to 59 years. All the data were collected from the China …

Plant-based diets (PBDs) are associated with decreased risk of morbidity and mortality
associated with important noncommunicable chronic diseases. Similar to animal-based food …

Numerous studies have linked Parkinson′ s disease (PD) with low levels of uric acid (UA).
Low UA has been associated with the risk of developing PD, and its progression and …

There is an apparent overlap between areas in the USA where the herbicide, atrazine (ATZ),
is heavily used and obesity-prevalence maps of people with a BMI over 30. Given that …

Soy is a hotly debated and widely discussed topic in the field of nutrition. However, health
practitioners may be ill-equipped to counsel clients and patients about the use of soyfoods …

Humans do not produce uricase, an enzyme responsible for degrading uric acid. However,
some bacteria residing in the gut can degrade one-third of the dietary and endogenous uric …

Background: Gout is a common and debilitating condition that is associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in medical treatment, the global burden of gout …

The prevalence of patients with hyperuricemia or gout is increasing worldwide.
Hyperuricemia and gout are primarily attributed to genetic factors, along with lifestyle factors …