Anorexia nervosa and uric acid beyond gout: An idea worth researching

This article discusses the hypothesis that uric acid in AN may not be a mere innocent bystander determined solely by AN behavior and its medical complications. In contrast, the relation between uric acid and AN may have evolutionary origin and may be reciprocal, where uric acid regulates some features and pathophysiological processes of AN, including weight and metabolism regulation, oxidative stress, immunity, mood, cognition, and (hyper)activity.
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Tags: AN IDEA WORTH RESEARCHING Source Type: research