Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health by David PerlmutterMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Learn how high uric acid precedes and predicts the development of many cardiometabolic and kidney diseases. In part 1, Dr. Perlmutter presents the biology, history, physiology, and basics of the Lower Uric Values “LUV” rules. In part 2, he provides the action plan of reducing and maintaining a healthy uric acid level, instructions for a three-week metabolic rehabilitation program; and recipes to incorporate. I would recommend this book for those concerned about their uric acid level.
The basics:
• Uric acid comes from only three sources: fructose, alcohol, and purines
• Uric acid triggers fat production
• High levels of uric acid are strongly related to being overweight, obese, an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, cognitive decline, abnormal blood fats, and death from any cause (p. 20).
The author provides excellent scientific background on the role of uric acid and how to manage it. I was convinced enough to get my uric acid tested. There is a lot of basic nutrition explained with practical advice that should be applied regardless if you prescribe to the complete LUV program.
There are a lot of rules to follow the “LUV” plan, and a hefty commitment is required to see it through ultimately.
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