Effects of a DASH Diet Intervention on Serum Uric Acid in African Americans with Hypertension

ConclusionsOverall, partial replacement of diet with DASH foods did not lower SUA compared with control. However, there was a significant trend toward greater SUA reduction among those with higher baseline SUA. Furthermore, changes in SUA were associated with known correlates, suggesting heterogeneity of effects in treatment and control arms. Future pragmatic studies of the DASH diet to lower SUA should optimize replacement strategies and enroll people with hyperuricemia or gout.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 17, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Stephen P Juraschek, Karen White, Olive Tang, Hsin ‐Chieh Yeh, Lisa A Cooper, Edgar R Miller Tags: Original Article Source Type: research