Uric Acid

Uric Acid

Uric acid

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Uric acid increases risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, it is one of the top 25 modifiable risk factors. Higher levels correlate with higher risk and we want uric acid levels less than 6.0.

Allopurinol is a medication that blocks xanthine oxidase which is the enzyme that coverts purines to uric acid.

an excellent option for those with a Uric Acid level above