which is then transported in the blood to the kidneys. The kidneys filter out the uric acid, which is excreted from the body through urine. Normally, the body maintains a balance between the production and excretion of uric acid, keeping levels within a healthy range.
In healthy adults, normal blood uric acid levels range from 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dL. However, when the body produces too much uric acid or the kidneys fail to eliminate enough of it, uric acid levels can rise, leading to hyperuricemia. This condition