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b"This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Vivobarefoot.\\nUric acid is a central player in metabolic mayhem. Despite its long association with gout and kidney stones, it\\u2019s involved in so much more\\u2014especially our metabolic disease epidemic.\\nThere are three things that raise our levels of uric acid: purines, alcohol, and fructose. The latter is the biggest challenge, due to its overwhelming presence in our Standard American Diet. That doesn\\u2019t mean all fruit is bad or even that all alcohol and purine-rich foods have the same effect. Like all parts of health and nutrition, there are nuances we need to consider to create optimal health.\\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks about uric acid, the role it plays in turning on, or off, our body\\u2019s fat-storage switch, and how getting it under control can significantly reduce our risk of chronic disease.\\nIn this episode, we dive into:\\xa0\\xa0\\n-The link between uric acid and metabolic dysfunction\\n-Why our metabolic switch is always turned on\\n-Hidden sources of fructose in our diets\\n-How uric acid levels can tell us a lot about our cardiometabolic health\\xa0\\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\\n-Try This: How To Turn Off Your Fat-Storage Switch\\n-The Latest Science on How to Turn Your Body\\u2019s Fat-Storage Switch Off with Dr. Richard Johnson\\n-\\u200b\\u200bNature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent\\u2014and Reverse\\u2014It\\n-Try This: Smoothie Recipes That Won\\u2019t Spike Your Blood Sugar\\n-Calculate Your Fructose Intake\\xa0\\n-Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid\\u2015The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health\\n-UASure Uric Acid Meter\\xa0\\nThis episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Vivobarefoot.\\nRight now, ButcherBox is offering new members a great deal. You\\u2019ll receive two pounds of FREE salmon in your first box. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/dhru.\\nVivobarefoot footwear is designed to be wide, thin, and flexible\\u2014as close to barefoot as possible. They promote your foot's natural strength and movement, allowing you to feel the ground beneath your feet. Vivobarefoot is offering 20% off your first order at vivobarefoot.com/DHRU.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"