Uric Acid in Saliva (IMAGE)

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Uric Acid in Saliva

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Brazilian researchers found the level of uric acid in saliva to be a good indicator of body fat percentage in a study designed to identify reliable biomarkers that can be used to develop quick noninvasive tests for early detection of chronic diseases

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Paula Midori Castelo/UNIFESP

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