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To: Mariner

gout is caused by urea too right?


12 posted on 12/11/2017 1:49:54 PM PST by Bob434
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To: Bob434
gout is caused by urea too right?

No. Uric acid crystals. Inability of the liver to metabolize certain types of proteins, most commonly purines.

72 posted on 12/11/2017 4:51:41 PM PST by IronJack (A)
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