A study of almost 100 seniors showed that those with uric acid levels at the higher end of the normal range had lower scores on tests of mental proces

A study of almost 100 seniors showed that those with uric acid levels at the higher end of the normal range had lower scores on tests of mental processing speed, verbal memory and working memory.

High uric acid levels (5.8-7.6 mg/dL for men and 4.8-7.1 mg/dL for women) were associated with cognitive problems even after age, sex, weight, race, education, and other factors were taken into account.

Higher uric acid levels have been linked with other risk factors for dementia, such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, gout and type 2 diabetes.

To reduce uric acid levels eliminate acidic foods from your diet - especially proteins from animal sources. Beef, chicken, pork, and fish are major contributors to increased amounts of uric acid in the blood and tissues.

Also, N-Acetyl Cysteine and Glutathione are excellent chelators or buffers of uric acid and may help in reducing high levels of metabolic and gastrointestinal uric acid.
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Resources:
Science Daily January 3, 2007
Yahoo News January 2, 2006