Relationship between plasma uric acid levels, antioxidant capacity, and oxidative damage markers in overweight and obese adults: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Obesity, a complex metabolic chronic illness, is commonly accompanied by an excessive production of free radicals, which influences the development of its comorbidities. Uric acid is commonly linked to pro-oxidant effects on human health. Though recent evidence suggests its potential antioxidant properties, it is possible that the increase in circulating uric acid levels is an adaptive protective response against the detrimental effects of excess free radicals and oxidative stress present in obese individuals. Hence, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between antioxidant capacity and oxidative damage markers with uric acid levels in overweight and obese individuals who live at sea level. This cross-sectional study included 93 adult volunteers (28 men and 65 women) fr

SUBMITTER: Albuja-Quintana N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750080 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature