Dietary and Nutritional Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Hyperuricemia

Authors

  • A. Priyadharshini
  • Manali Sudhir
  • Anirudh Manikandan
  • Ahalya S.P

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15263

Keywords:

Gout, hyperuricemia, uric acid, diet, dietary supplements

Abstract

Background: The global prevalence of gout which occurs due to increased serum urate levels owing to
changing diet and lifestyle is ever increasing and not much is known about the efficacy and impact of
modifiable dietary factors.
Methods: Databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google scholar were searched extensively using
appropriate keywords which matched the scope of the study.
Results and Conclusion: While the etiology of gout is multi-factorial, modification of dietary factors
contributes to the lowering of urate levels in blood. Studies shown that Vitamin C, coffee, tea, cherries,
turmeric and many other supplements which may have a significant role in the management of gout along
with pharmacological treatment, hence studies are suggested to conduct on dietary intervention for the
prevention and management of hyperuricemia.

Author Biographies

  • A. Priyadharshini

    Assistant Professor,  Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of
    Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Manali Sudhir

    PharmD Intern,Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of
    Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Anirudh Manikandan

    PharmD Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of
    Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Ahalya S.P

    Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of
    Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India

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Published

2021-05-17

How to Cite

Dietary and Nutritional Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Hyperuricemia. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(3), 11-15. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15263