Podcast Video: URIC ACID Raising Foods To AVOID for METABOLIC HEALTH - Dr. Casey Means and Dr. David Perlmutter on A Whole New Level Podcast
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High uric acid can cause gout, but it’s also a marker for worsened metabolic health and gut health and a contributor to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Consumption of purines can lead to high uric acid levels, but other ingredients in our food system are also culprits. Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Casey Means discuss the problems with high uric acid, the foods and drinks that can lead to higher levels, why uric acid can be a driver of worsened brain health, and concerns regarding leaky gut and the immune system.
What they discuss:
Why your uric acid level matters for metabolic health
Fructose is a driver of high uric acid levels
High-fructose corn syrup contributes to the obesity epidemic
The key difference between fruit and fruit juice
What is an optimal uric acid level?
Alcohol consumption contributes to higher uric acid levels
Ultra-processed foods contribute to higher uric acid levels
Gut permeability can challenge the immune system
Immunometabolism is the link between our metabolism and immune system
What causes immune cells in the brain to become dysfunctional?
