Various studies have investigated whether turmeric, or isolated curcumin, affects serum levels of uric acid. However, some studies have been hampered by problems in reliably measuring serum uric acid. For example, in one trial lasting 8-weeks, serum uric acid levels decreased (p < 0.01) for the control group, while in another 8-week trial serum uric acid levels increased (p < 0.01) for the control group.
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