In other words those with too low cholesterol will see a rise while those with high levels will see a reduction. Good HDL cholesterol will increase for both. Coronary risk will improve. Uric acid levels also give some indication of metabolic type. Hunter-gatherers tend to have low uric acid levels where their Agriculturist counterparts test relatively high.
Physicians routinely see elevated uric acid levels in gout patients.
Crystals of uric acid form if uric acid levels rise too high. These crystals tend to deposit themselves in the large joint of the big toe. Once there they produce inflammation and pain. Before the advent of modern drugs the only way to treat gout was with a low purine diet. Purines are a type of protein found in a variety of vegetables and meats.