Benefits
Healthy uric acid levels
In a randomized controlled trial, Terminalia bellirica extract lowered elevated uric acid levels, supporting its positioning for uric-acid and gout-related joint comfort.
Joint comfort
By lowering uric acid, the extract supports the joints against the discomfort linked to uric-acid buildup.
Antioxidant support
The tannin-rich extract provides antioxidant activity that complements its uric-acid effect.
Mechanism of action
Xanthine oxidase inhibition
Terminalia bellirica compounds inhibit xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that produces uric acid, reducing uric-acid synthesis.
Antioxidant action
The extract's tannins and gallic acid scavenge free radicals, supporting overall metabolic health.
Clinical trials
Randomized, double-blind, positive-controlled dose-response clinical study of Terminalia bellirica extract on uric acid. (Pingali et al. 2020, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
Adults with elevated uric acid.
Terminalia bellirica extract produced dose-dependent reductions in serum uric acid versus control.