URIC ACID
Uric acid is a heterocyclic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen with the formula C5H4N4O3. It forms ions and salts known as urates and acid urates such as ammonium acid urate. Uric acid is a product of the metabolic breakdown of purine nucleotides. High blood concentrations of uric acid can lead to gout. The chemical is associated with other medical conditions including diabetes and the formation of ammonium acid urate kidney stones.
Causes of high uric acid
• Diet may be a factor. High intake of dietary purine, high-fructose corn syrup, and table sugar can cause increased levels of uric acid.
• Serum uric acid can be elevated due to reduced excretion by the kidneys.
• Fasting or rapid weight loss can temporarily elevate uric acid levels.
• Certain drugs, such as thiazide diuretics, can increase uric acid levels in the blood by interfering with renal clearance. What is Uric Acid and Couses of High Uric Acid
