ReddEdUric Acid: Relationship to Sugar
High uric acid is a predictor of metabolic disease. The main connection is diet! Uric acid comes from only 3 sources (alcohol, purines and fructose). Fructose is all too common in our daily diets and is the #1 contributor to elevated uric acid levels. Fructose breaks down directly into uric acid.
The important takeaway in this video? Look at your diet specifically for hidden sugars and fructose. Cutting back on fructose and sugar will have a positive impact on your uric acid levels as well as your overall health!