Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon L.) Seed Extract Decreases Serum Uric Acid Levels in Nonobese Japanese Males: A Randomized Controlled Study
Figure 1
The effects of MSE on the serum uric acid levels before and four or eight weeks after the administration of 750 mg MSE or placebo. (a) The serum uric acid levels significantly decreased in the melinjo group () than in the placebo group (). (b) The changes in the uric acid levels in the melinjo group were presented by an amount of changes in placebo group. The effect of MSE at four weeks was as well maintained at eight weeks. Statistical significance was calculated using Tukey’s HSD test. Values are presented as means ± SD. .
