High Uric Acid in China: Causes and Purine-Rich Foods


With the improvement of living standards and changes in dietary structure, high uric acid has emerged as the "fourth most threatening" health issue following high cholesterol, hypertension, and hyperglycemia.

According to the "2021 China High Uric Acid and Gout Trends White Paper," approximately 177 million people in China suffer from hyperuricemia. Elevated uric acid levels may not only lead to gout but also increase the risk of hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes, and even death. Therefore, lowering uric acid levels has become urgent.

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