Metabolic
Uric Acid: Normal Range and What High Uric Acid Means
Uric acid is a waste product from the breakdown of purines in food and in your body. When it builds up, it can form crystals in the joints and cause gout.
Normal Uric Acid range
What a high Uric Acid means
High uric acid can cause gout — sudden, severe pain and swelling, often in the big toe — and is linked to kidney stones. Many people with high levels have no symptoms.
Common causes:
- Purine-rich diet (organ meats, some seafood)
- Alcohol, especially beer
- Sugary drinks and fructose
- Being overweight
- Some medicines
- Kidney issues
What a low Uric Acid means
Low uric acid is uncommon and usually not a concern.
Food & lifestyle that help
Favour
- Plenty of water
- Vegetables and most fruits
- Whole grains, dal in moderation
- Low-fat dairy
Limit
- Organ meats and some seafood (sardines, prawns)
- Alcohol, especially beer
- Sugary drinks and fructose
- Excess red meat
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you have gout attacks, kidney stones, or a persistently high level — treatment can prevent damage to the joints and kidneys.
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What is a normal uric acid level?
Roughly 3.4–7.0 mg/dL for men and 2.4–6.0 mg/dL for women, though labs differ.
Which foods increase uric acid?
Organ meats, certain seafood, alcohol (especially beer) and sugary/fructose drinks tend to raise uric acid the most.