Vitamin C intake and serum uric acid concentration in men
Gao, X.; Curhan, G.; Forman, J.P.; Ascherio, A.; Choi, H.K.
Journal of Rheumatology 35(9): 1853-1858
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 18464304 Document Number: 619408
Objective: We examined associations between vitamin C intake and serum uric acid in men in a population-based study. Methods: We included 1387 men without hypertension and with body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2 in the Health Professional Follow-up Study. Dietary intake was assessed with a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire validated for use in this population. Serum uric acid concentrations were measured.