Tracking Your Uric Acid: How to Monitor at Home Monitoring your uric acid levels is essential if you're managing conditions l ike gout, kidney stones, or hyperuricemia. Regular tracking helps you understand how your lifestyle, diet, and medications are impacting your health. The good news is—you don’t always need a lab visit to do this. With today's technology, you can monitor your uric acid at home with ease and accuracy. What Is Uric Acid and Why Track It? Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism . When your body breaks down purines, found in certain foods and drinks, it produces uric acid. Normally, this is filtered by your kidneys and eliminated through urine. However, if too much is produced or not enough is excreted, it can build up in the blood and form crystals in the joints or kidneys. Why you should track it: To prevent gout flare-ups To monitor the effectiveness of lifestyle or medication changes To catch potential kidney issues early To better understand you...