The Definitive Guide to Foods High in Purines: Managing Gout and Uric Acid Levels
Understanding Purines and Uric Acid Metabolism Purines are natural chemical compounds found in the cells of all living things, including humans, animals, and plants. They are essential building blocks for DNA and RNA. When cells die or when we consume food containing purines, the body breaks them down. The end product of this metabolic process…