Aspirin in the Dilution Method

The effect of mini-dose aspirin on renal function ...[Arthritis Rheum. 2000] - PubMed Result

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)

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.

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-test...ml#post1747519

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!