Uric acid within the “normal” range predict 9-year cardiovascular mortality in older individuals. The InChianti study

Increased uric acid levels correlate with cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular/overall mortality. To identify an uric acid threshold above which cardiovascular mortality rises, we studied the relationship between uric acid concentration and overall/cardiovascular mortality.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research