COMPREHENDING URIC ACID AND GOUT

Uric acid acts as a waste byproduct formed when your body breaks down purines. Purines are present in various diets, like organ meats, and are also synthesized within your body. When uric acid increases in the blood, it can create painful crystals in the joints, resulting in gout. Gout is a kind of arthritis that results in sudden, severe pain, swe