For most of us, if we’ve heard of uric acid at all, it’s only in relation to gout — a painful form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and forms tiny, needle-like crystals.

Naples-based neurologist, best-selling author and wellness expert, Dr. David Perlmutter, met Prince Charles last month at Highgrove House when summoned for an intimate symposium on the correlation ...