Hyperuricemia Can Cause Other Diseases Beyond Gout: MD Podiatrist

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Abundant research has demonstrated an association between uric acid levels and many pervasive health problems. A gout attack is a very painful result of high levels of uric acid, aka hyperuricemia. But there are concerning questions on this issue. What is the connection between this commonplace product of food metabolism and overall metabolic health? Which foods lead to higher amounts? Multiple studies indicate high uric acid lies at the root of many of our major diseases.”

“Although conventional medicine has not recognized the severity of the condition, the tide is slowly turning on the dangers of chronically high levels of uric acid in the body. According to a landmark paper published by the American College of Rheumatology, high uric acid is responsible for 16% of the deaths from all causes. Knowledge is power and knowing your uric acid levels is an excellent first step on the path to health. The optimal amounts that should be found in the human bloodstream have been well defined. Here’s hoping yours are perfect,” says Dr. Michaels.