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How much does fat mass change affect serum uric acid levels among apparently clinically healthy Korean men?

Joong Kyong AhnJiwon HwangMi-Yeon LeeMira KangJunghye HwangEun-Mi KohHoon-Suk Cha
Published in: Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease (2021)
We quantitatively demonstrated that fat mass reduction contributes to a clinically relevant decrease in SUA levels and a significant increase in the likelihood of achieving target SUA levels. Our findings may help to provide clear clinical guidance on fat mass alteration to reduce SUA levels in patients with hyperuricemia.
Keyphrases
  • uric acid
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • fatty acid