Uric Acid


Uric Acid
How to lower your uric acid level by Dr Pandula Siribaddana Uric acid is the final breakdown product of the metabolism of Purines. After its formation in the liver, the uric acid gets excreted from the body via the kidneys. There are certain amounts of uric acid in the blood circulation and if it is in the n... More> Uric acid link to cognitive impairment by Leonard Konis Uric acid (From foods eaten) is made in the liver and is excreted by the kidneys (Passes out of the body in urine). It is an organic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen. Uric acid is the end product that metabolizes or physical and che... More>
	Effect of serum uric acid levels on blood pressure by Shaikh Mohammed Aslam Sharfuddin The blood pressure of any individual is affected by a number of factors. Some factors like healthy diet and exercise have positive effects on blood pressure while other factors have negative effects. Serum uric acid levels are one of the contributin... More> Gout treatment: How pegloticase (puricase) can lower uric acid by Leonard Konis Gout is chronic ancient and painful disease usually affecting the big toe or joints of the instep, ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows, primarily more men than women. 1 In the United States, estimated two million to three million people... More>
Uric acid diet tips by Dawn Ilsley Some patients with Gout are advised to reduce their levels of Uric Acid through diet. The worst culprits for causing problems are protein rich, meat or fish based purine-containing foods. Diets high in these products can precipitate gout. ... More> The connection between uric acid and gout by Lenna Gonya Uric acid is a chemical that is produced when the body breaks down purines, a substance that is found in certain foods. Normally this chemical is dissolved into the bloodstream, travels to the kidneys, and is passed out of the body. When it doesn&rs... More>
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