Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney disease, and other health ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) and dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on ...

High uric acid, also known as hyperuricemia, is a condition where the level of uric acid in the blood is elevated. The condition can be painful, and if left untreated, it can lead to gout, that can be ...

Study confirms that hyperuricemia can be reduced by dietary approaches. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan may be among the strategies to reduce serum uric acid levels. In ...

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators in Uganda at the Makerere University School of Medicine have uncovered a significant connection between elevated uric acid ...

High uric acid levels in the body can lead to painful conditions like gout, kidney stones, and joint discomfort. While medications are available, making dietary changes is one of the most effective ...

A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...