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uric acid

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uric acid
n.
A semisolid compound, C5H4N4O3, that is a nitrogenous end product of protein and purine metabolism and is the chief nitrogenous component of the urine in birds, terrestrial reptiles, and insects.
uric acid
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a white odourless tasteless crystalline product of protein metabolism, present in the blood and urine; 2,6,8-trihydroxypurine. Formula: C5H4N4O3
uric acid  (yrk)
The chief nitrogen-containing waste product excreted in the urine of birds, insects, and most reptiles. It is produced by the breakdown of amino acids in the liver. Uric acid is also produced in small quantities in humans by the breakdown of purines, and elevated levels in the blood can lead to gout. Chemical formula: C5H4N4O3.
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Noun1.uric acid - a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolismuric acid - a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism; found in the blood and urine
acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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uric acid
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There have been several studies showing that higher vitamin C intake significantly reduces serum uric acid levels, yet the relation with risk of gout is unknown and no study has provided evidence of an inverse association between vitamin C intake and risk of gout.
Vitamin C decreases risk of gout in men by Hunter, Kim / Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
The reason for this is if the kidneys are not functioning at their best, they struggle to process and remove excess uric acid from the body, allowing it to build up in the bloodstream and ultimately crystallize in the joints.
Why Poor Kidney Health Can Be One of the Causes of Gout by Stu Pearson / Food/cooking/nutrition community
Gout is caused by the kidney producing too much uric acid, and water dilutes the acid and prevents it from settling in the joints in crystal form.
Letter: Mailbag - Fluoride clash with my medication by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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