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IP6, also called inositol hexaphosphate or phytic acid, is a compound found in grains, beans, and seeds that binds minerals and takes part in cell signaling. With no single main use established, the best-supported finding is about uric acid: in one small crossover trial of 25 people with high uric acid, blood levels went down, and the evidence is limited. That is a single short study, so it needs repeating in larger groups before anyone can say how far the result holds.
Sources: PMID 31119466
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- 1 study cited
- Best evidence
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- Conditions studied
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- Outcomes
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- Graded outcomes
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Evidence by condition
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| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uric Acid Small Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 1 study | 25 people | ||
Key findings
- Uric AcidImproves (the measure goes down)
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Studies cited
1 study from PubMed