Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) ...

This image illustrates the chemical structure of a purine molecule, highlighting the numbering of the carbon and nitrogen atoms. The purine structure consists of a pyrimidine ring (positions 1 to 6) ...

One of those waste products is uric acid. It’s formed when your body breaks down purines, which are found in some foods and drinks. Most of the uric acid leaves your body when you pee ...

Who was the founder? Purina, originally known as Ralston Purina, was founded by William H. Danforth in 1894 in St. Louis, ...

Sugary Beverages: Soft drinks and other beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup can increase uric acid levels. Alcohol: Beer and other alcoholic drinks can raise uric acid levels, especially ...