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    4. how does one get to much Uric acid?
    how does one get to much Uric acid?

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    0  Views: 294 Answers: 2 Posted: 14 years ago
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      Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas, beer, and wine


      Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine. If your body produces too much uric acid or doesn't remove enough if it, you can get sick. High levels of uric acid in the body is called hyperuricemia.  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003476.htm


       Another interesting site is:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-foods-that-cause-gout.htm

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        gout......

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          jhharlan

          Too much protein in the diet...A lot of people on Atkin's Diet get gout...
          commented 14 years ago


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