Uric Acid
Uric acid is a waste product of purine metabolism, and the marker most associated with gout risk when it runs high over time.
Reference range
- Male: 3.5–7.2 mg/dL (optimal ≤ 6.5 mg/dL)
- Female: 2.4–6 mg/dL (optimal ≤ 5.5 mg/dL)
Why hard-training athletes watch it
A high-protein diet, creatine supplementation, and dehydration during a cut can all push uric acid up — a common, often-overlooked side effect of the exact diet pattern many lifters follow.
When to retest
Stay hydrated before the draw and note your recent protein intake and creatine use — both are common, reversible contributors.
Talk to your clinician
Discuss this result with your clinician. A persistently elevated reading, especially with any joint symptoms, is worth raising with your clinician — gout risk rises with sustained elevation over time.
Related reading
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Reference source: American College of Rheumatology (2020)
This article is for education only and is not medical advice. Reference ranges vary by lab and population — always interpret your own results with a qualified clinician.