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Uric Acid

Kidney Unit: mg/dL

Purine metabolism end product; gout marker

Also known as: UA,Serum Uric Acid

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 2.5 – 7.0 mg/dL

Optimal Range 3.0 – 5.5 mg/dL

Critical Range > 13.0 mg/dL

Men higher than women; gout marker

Related Conditions

Gout High

Food & Lifestyle Recommendations

🍎 Food Reduce purine-rich foods (organ meats, shellfish, beer), fructose, and alcohol Beer contains both alcohol and purines; fructose increases uric acid production

🍎 Food Increase vitamin C-rich foods and cherries; coffee consumption is associated with lower uric acid Vitamin C increases uric acid excretion; cherries reduce gout flares

🏃 Exercise Stay active but avoid intense exercise during gout flares; maintain healthy weight Weight loss reduces uric acid, but crash dieting can trigger gout

Evidence-Backed Supplements

When High

Vitamin C Tier A May Decrease

Meta-analyses show modest uric acid reduction

Ascorbic acid 250–500 mg/day Divided doses

PMID 26415762 PMID 28301692 PMID 23440782
Celery Seed Tier A May Decrease

Traditional use; limited clinical evidence

PMID 40765738 PMID 39875757 PMID 28985183

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Should I be worried about gout even if I haven't had a gout attack yet? Hyperuricemia precedes gout by years; not all develop gout

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