Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down substances called purines, which are naturally present in many foods and are also produced by the body.
Normally, the kidneys filter uric acid from the blood and eliminate it through urine. When the body produces too much uric acid or the kidneys do not remove enough, uric acid can build up in the blood. Over time, this can contribute to the formation of urate crystals, which may cause gout and painful inflammation in the joints.
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