Management of hyperuricemia through dietary polyphenols as a natural medicament: A comprehensive review

Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019;59(9):1433-1455. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2017.1412939. Epub 2017 Dec 26.

Abstract

Hyperuricemia, a condition due to high serum uric acid level and is notorious to health. It is considered to be a potent risk factor for gout and dramatically associated in the development of many chronic diseases such as malignant tumor, cardiovascular disorders and renal failure. Modern innovative medicinal and therapeutic interventions are underlying these days to combat hyperuricemia. Previously reported studies revealed the significant impact of dietary polyphenols (e.g. anthocyanins, phenolic acids, flavonoids etc.) against hyperurecemia disorder. Dietary plant polyphenols, unlike anti- hyperuricemic agents, are not reported to have any side effects in curing hyperuricemia. The current comprehensive review figure outs the use of dietary polyphenols as a natural remedy for the management of hyperuricemia. The sources, affiliated pathways, mode of actions and factors affecting their efficiency to prevent hyperuricemia are deeply discussed in this article. Additionally, limitations and suggestions regarding previously reported studies are also highlighted.

Keywords: Hyperuricemia; gout; mode of action; polyphenols; therapeutic interventions; uric acid; xanthine oxidase.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anthocyanins / pharmacology
  • Anthocyanins / therapeutic use
  • Disease Management
  • Flavonoids / pharmacology
  • Flavonoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hyperuricemia / drug therapy*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Polyphenols / pharmacology
  • Polyphenols / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anthocyanins
  • Flavonoids
  • Polyphenols