UNDERSTANDING URIC ACID AND GOUT

Uric acid acts as a waste product created when your body metabolizes purines. Purines are found in certain foods, like organ meats, and are also synthesized within your body. When uric acid builds up in the blood, it can form sharp crystals in the joints, leading to gout. Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, sharp pain, swelling, and red