THE metabolism of uric acid in man, with special reference to its presumptive aberrations in gout, has been the subject of several excellent reviews in recent years, notably those of Seegmiller et al.

A major reason behind this is increased uric acid in the body. This problem is especially common in people who already suffer from diseases like gout or arthritis. As the cold weather approaches, the ...

Certain health conditions, diet, and genetics can cause high levels of uric acid. Avoiding alcohol and limiting some foods and beverages may help lower levels. Uric acid is a natural waste product ...

Some 25 or 30 per cent of patients with primary gout are habitual overexcretors of uric acid 113 —they eliminate it in gross excess via the kidneys and gut, on a diet low in purines and restricted in ...