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When people hear about uric acid, it\u2019s almost always in the context of it being a causal factor for gout.\nBut if more people knew the full extent of how it affects our metabolism, cardiovascular health, and risk for Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, we might pay more attention to it.\nIn this episode of Health Theory, Dr. David Perlmutter returns with the latest research on how uric acid is about much more than just gout.\nHe explains the relationship between uric acid, insulin, and fructose, why it doesn\u2019t mean that all fruits are bad for you, and how our modern problem with uric acid is actually the result of a disconnect between evolution and environment.\nIf you want to dive deeper into the latest knowledge bomb from Dr. Perlmutter, you\u2019ll definitely want to check out his new book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid - The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar and Achieving Extraordinary Health\nClick here to pre-order: https://amzn.to/3HQykY5\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n00:00 | Introduction\n00:43 | Uric Acid and Metabolism\n06:42 | The Problem With Fructose\n12:22 | What Does Uric Acid Do?\n23:58 | Eat to Lower Uric Acid\n33:43 | The Cause of Type 2 Diabetes\n41:48 | The Ideal Diet & Lifestyle \n\nFollow Dr. David Perlmutter:\nWebsite: https://www.drperlmutter.com\nTwitter: https://bit.ly/3GRK37j\nFacebook: https://bit.ly/3Bkb8yZ\nInstagram: https://bit.ly/3swlmYY\nOrder Dr. Perlmutter\u2019s new book, Drop Acid: https://amzn.to/3HQykY5\n\nCheck out our sponsors: \nPrivateInternetAccess.com/IMPACT Get 3 years + 4 months free for only $1.98 per month (83% OFF)\nButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact \nAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! \nInsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices