Uric Acid

Uric acid is a water-insoluble end product of primate purine metabolism, serving as a metabolic byproduct in the bloodstream. Elevated levels of uric acid, known as hyperuricemia, are often associated with conditions such as gout and can have implications for cardiovascular and renal diseases (NIH, Clinical Studies on Hyperuricemia; World Health Organization, Metabolic Disorders Guidelines). Dietary Influence on Uric Acid Levels Dietary factors play a pivotal role in the regulation of uric acid levels. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides guidelines emphasizing diet's significance in managing elevated uric acid levels (USDA, Dietary Guidelines). Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), conditions like gout resulting from elevated uric acid levels are categorized under 'Bi Syndrome,' characterized by stiffness and pain. TCM identifies six subtypes of Bi syndromes, including wind, cold, damp, heat, and deficiencies in kidney yang and kidney yin/qi (Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine). Regulatory Guidelines The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides regulatory perspectives on managing hyperuricemia, ensuring that products meet safety and efficacy standards (FDA, Guidelines on Uric Acid Management).