Association between serum uric acid levels and osteoporosis risk: evidence from a cross-sectional study and Mendelian randomization analysis

Key Points

• Osteoporosis risk is linked to serum uric acid levels, emphasizing its role as a potential biomarker.
• The study indicates that individuals with higher uric acid levels have a different osteoporosis risk profile.
• Mendelian randomization analysis strengthens the findings, providing genetic support for the association observed.
• Understanding this relationship could inform future interventions aiming to reduce osteoporosis incidence.