
Discover why uric acid is your body's hidden saboteur in "Drop Acid" - the book Harvard's Dr. Sinclair calls "life-changing." What if controlling this one molecule could prevent diabetes, heart disease, and brain fog? Melissa Urban's secret to vibrant health starts here.
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Imagine a single molecule in your bloodstream secretly orchestrating the development of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even dementia. This isn't science fiction-it's the reality of uric acid, a metabolic byproduct that most doctors only associate with gout and kidney stones. Yet this overlooked compound may be the master regulator behind our most devastating modern diseases. For over a century, the medical establishment has largely ignored uric acid's broader impacts, despite pioneering work in the 1890s by Scottish physician Alexander Haig who connected it to conditions ranging from migraines to cardiovascular disease. Today, an estimated 70 million Americans have elevated uric acid levels-most without knowing it-putting them at significant risk for numerous health challenges. The optimal level appears to be 5.5 mg/dL or below, with each increase of 1 mg/dL above 7 mg/dL corresponding to an 8-13% higher death risk. What makes this discovery so significant is that uric acid comes from only three sources-fructose, alcohol, and purines-making it relatively straightforward to address through lifestyle changes.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

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