What is uric acid and why is it harmful to human

Question

What is uric acid and why is it harmful to human

Answer 1

uric acid is the final oxidation product of purine catabolism in human beings and since it is highly toxic in large amounts in the body, it is converted to urea(waste product and discharged before its toxin level increases in the body.

It is harmful because whether the uric acid level increases or decreases, it cause many problems in the body. Chech out the diseases related to increase or decrease of uric acid in our body ^_^

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uric_acid

Answer 2

Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, dried beans and peas, beer, and wine and so on.

it might be harmful to humans if the level of uric acid in body is increased or decreased.

Greater-than-normal levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia) may be due to:

Acidosis

Alcoholism

Diabetes

Gout

Hypoparathyroidism

Lead poisoning

Leukemia

Nephrolithiasis

Polycythemia vera

Renal failure

Toxemia of pregnancy

Purine-rich diet

Excessive exercise

Chemotherapy-related side effects

Lower-than-normal levels of uric acid may be due to:

Fanconi syndrome

Wilson's disease

SIADH

Low purine diet