Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Uric acid is a waste product found in urine. If your body makes too much or doesn't ...

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(5):816-821. High uric acid levels in the blood are a precursor of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in adult men. It is believed that coffee ...

These attacks happen suddenly when there's a buildup of uric acid, a chemical found naturally in your body's tissues. It's also in many foods, such as meat and shellfish. Normally, uric acid ...

The process of breaking down purines (found in various foods) by the body results in the production of uric acid as a waste product. If the levels of this acid in your bloodstream become excessive ...