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Normal uric acid is meaningless.
mg/dLµmol/Lmmol/L Diagnosis
Under 6 Under 350 Under .35 Good
6 - 7 350 - 400 .35 - .40 Warning
Over 7 Over 400 Over .40 Danger
See Uric Acid Levels for more.

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To Fix Gout You Must Control Uric Acid

Normal uric acid is meaningless.
mg/dLµmol/Lmmol/L Diagnosis
Under 6 Under 350 Under .35 Good
6 - 7 350 - 400 .35 - .40 Warning
Over 7 Over 400 Over .40 Danger
See Uric Acid Levels for more.

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