[avastmick]

Uric acid may be a complex symptomatic expression rather than a cause.

My own journey may reflect this. I suffered from gout and also other worrisome blood work markers that indicated metabolic syndrome. I am now largely vegan, alcohol free and avoid sugar and processed food. I have not had a gout attack for a long time. Then in a recent blood test my uric acid was through the roof. My (excellent) doctor first wanted to raise the amount of allopurinol I was taking but I suffer from side effects and was reluctant. My doctor did some research and found that uric acid levels are raised during periods of weight loss.

So it’s complicated and not well understood.

[unglaublich]

With regards to gout, I don't think it's symptomatic: actual uric acid crystals are causing the inflammation that is called gout. The crystals are deposited when the serum level of UA goes above ~400umol/l.

But it's fascinating to hear your story, where you have high UA serum but no gout attack. Were you on 300mg allo or more?

With Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease, there is much uncertainty, agreed!