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Excessive amount of ""in the body causes...

Excessive amount of `"____"`in the body causes gout.

A

uric acid

B

lactic acid

C

nitric acid

D

acetic acid

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Gout is caused initially by an excess of uric acid in the blood, or hyperuricemia. Uric acid is produced in the body during the breakdown of purines - chemical compounds that are found in high amounts in certain foods such as meat, poultry, and seafood.
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