Abstract:
Uric acid is an acid that is formed as a result of purine metabolism inside the
body. In menopausal women will be susceptible to acid disease muscle due to
menopause woman experience a decrease in estrogen. The decline estrogen in
menopausal women results in blood uric acid levels increases in the body and the risk
of getting uric acid will be higher. This study aims to determine the effect of deep
apple cider vinegar lowering uric acid levels in menopausal women at Posyandu
Elderly Pasinan Hamlet, Jabon Village, Mojoanyar Distric, Mojokerto Regency. The
research design used was a pre research one group pre test post test design
experimental. The population in this study were 33 respondents, while the sample was
used as many as 18 respondents who way the collection is done with consecutive
sampling technique.data collection in this study using the SOP and the Easy Touch
GCU observation sheet and measuring instrument. After the data was collected, the
data were analyzed by means of editing, coding, tabulating then in percentage, then
tested by the Paired T Test . The results showed that. After being given a drink of
apple cider vinegar, some respondents had uric acid levels namely 11 respondents
(61,1%) and high as many respondents (38,9%). It can be concluded that there is a
decrease significant between uric acid levels in women before and menopauseafter
being apple cider vinegar.the results of the paired T-test statistical test obtained p
value (0,000) <α (0,05). There is an effect of apple cider vinegar in reducing levels
uric acid in menopausal women at Posyandu Elderly, In Pasinan Hamlet Jabon
Village District, Mojokerto Regency.
