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Organ Function
Uric Acid
A byproduct of purine metabolism — both a marker of metabolic health and, when elevated, a driver of gout and kidney disease.
Optimal Range
3.5-5.5 mg/dL (optimal) · < 7.0 mg/dL (lab range)
Why It Matters
Elevated uric acid is linked to hypertension, insulin resistance, kidney disease, and cardiovascular risk. It is increasingly recognized as a modifiable driver of metabolic syndrome, not just a gout marker.