Why is Uric Acid important?

Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine. In functional medicine, uric acid serves as a marker of metabolic health, kidney function, and inflammation. Elevated uric acid (hyperuricemia) can form crystals that deposit in joints (causing gout), kidneys (causing stones), and blood vessels (contributing to cardiovascular disease). High uric acid is often associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and increased cardiovascular risk. Low uric acid may indicate kidney damage with excessive losses or deficient purine metabolism. Optimal uric acid levels support joint health and reduce cardiovascular risk.

What are the symptoms of abnormal Uric Acid levels?

High uric acid: gout attacks (severe joint pain), kidney stones, no symptoms until complications develop. Low uric acid: typically asymptomatic.

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Uric acid reflects purine metabolism and kidney function. Optimal levels prevent gout, kidney stones, and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

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Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine. In functional medicine, uric acid serves as a marker of metabolic health, kidney function, and inflammation. Elevated uric acid (hyperuricemia) can form crystals that deposit in joints (causing gout), kidneys (causing stones), and blood vessels (contributing to cardiovascular disease).
High uric acid is often associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and increased cardiovascular risk.
Low uric acid may indicate kidney damage with excessive losses or deficient purine metabolism. Optimal uric acid levels support joint health and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Uric acid reflects purine metabolism and kidney function
Optimal levels prevent gout, kidney stones, and reduce cardiovascular disease risk

High uric acid: gout attacks (severe joint pain), kidney stones, no symptoms until complications develop.
Low uric acid: typically asymptomatic.

High uric acid: kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, high purine diet, alcohol consumption, certain medications, dehydration, genetic factors.
Low uric acid: kidney tubular damage, certain medications, low purine diet.

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