The effect of chayote leaves (Sechium edule)’s flavonoid fraction on the reduction of the serum uric acid levels through the inhibition of xanthine oxidase activity
Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism and is categorized as hyperuricemia when it reaches >6.0 mg.dL-1 for women and >7.0 mg.dL-1 for men. The chayote leaves (Sechium edule) contain a high amount of flavonoid and might be used as an alternative to reduce hyperuricemia. The purpos...
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| Language: | English |
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HACCP Consulting
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Potravinarstvo |
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| Online Access: | https://potravinarstvo.com/journal1/index.php/potravinarstvo/article/view/1667 |