Aspirin in the Dilution Method

[TheSmokingMonkey]

The effect of mini-dose aspirin on renal function ...[Arthritis Rheum. 2000] - PubMed Result (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&list_uids=10643705&cmd=Retrieve&indexed=google)

I just found this abstract clarifying why aspirin is used in the dilution method. You can read it in "science-ese" at the link, but basically large doses of aspirin cause the body to excrete more uric acid.

I don't know if uric acid is tested and if it is, how wide the range of "normal" might be, but I am certain this is why the dilution method calls for aspirin in twice the recommended dose.

Does anyone know what the ranges are for the test?

"Aspirin is known to have a bimodal effect on the renal handling of uric acid (UA). High dosages (>3 gm/day) are uricosuric, while low dosages (1-2 gm/day) cause UA retention." (from above article)

[PamStoner]

I'm not really sure what that is all about, but...uric acid buildup in the body is the cause of stones and worse, gout.
Cherrys are a better choice for removing the uric acid from the body, and work much faster than the nasty drug commonly used colchicine, which is very poisonious.

[FakeBoobsRule]

Monkey, you've asked about this before. Did you ever see this answer? They don't test for uric acid.

http://boards.cannabis.com/drug-testing/140812-questions-about-dilution-method.html#post1747519

[TheSmokingMonkey]

Okay, thank you SO MUCH for pointing me to that link. I don't know why but every time I try to search for the aspirin answer I can't find anything.

Promise to not ask again - glad you answered my other question! Thanks!