Uric acid may slow the progression of Huntington’s81 and Parkinson’s,82 and, most importantly, may lower the risk of getting Parkinson’s in the first place.83 Too much uric acid, however, can crystallize in your joints and cause a painful disease called gout, so uric acid can be thought of as a double-edged sword.84 Too much uric acid is also associated with heart disease and kidney disease; too little, with Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.
