Did you know uric acid isn’t actually a byproduct of protein? 🤔# It’s time to clear up one of the biggest myths in nutrition! Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism — not protein metabolism. Purines are natural compounds found in high concentrations in certain foods (like organ meats, sardines, and anchovies) and are also released when your body breaks down its own cells. So, when purine intake is high or cellular turnover speeds up — say due to stress, fasting, or certain metabolic imbalances — uric acid levels can spike. That can contribute to conditions like gout and metabolic inflammation even if your protein intake isn’t excessive. In functional medicine, we look deeper: Why is your uric acid rising? Is it diet, cell stress, oxidative load, or detox capacity? 💡 Understanding these connections helps you optimize your energy, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term metabolic health from the inside out. #FunctionalMedicine #UricAcid #HolisticHealth #NutritionEduc...