What are exogenous purines?
Exogenous purines refers to a type of purine absorbed by the human body through eaten foods. (1)
What do exogenous purines do?
Exogenous purines are absorbed by the body through eaten foods. (1)
The body successfully digests and expels most exogenous purines without difficulty. (1)
What happens if the body’s processing of purines is impaired?
If the digestive system is not able to fully process exogenous purines, or if too many exogenous purines are eaten regularly, the person may experience excess amounts of uric acid in the body. (1)
What happens when a person eats too many exogenous purines?
Eating too many exogenous purines can cause a buildup of uric acid in the human body. (1)
Resources
1. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-purines
