Uridine
What is it?
Uridine is a nucleotide that contains uracil and forms part of many structures, for example RNA, the molecule that transports our genetic material. Within the classification of nucleotides uridine, is considered a pyrimidine base, and its metabolism and elimination produce urea, which is water-soluble, rather than uric acid.
Uridine supplementation
Nucleotides should be supplemented in the form of free mononucleotides, and only ones that are pyrimidine bases (cytidine and uridine), to avoid interactions with diseases such as gout (elevated uric acid levels).
Foods with uridine
Nucleotides are present naturally in foods of both animal and plant origin, and they are found in the form of free nucleotides and nucleic acids. Milk, eggs, and fruits contain scant amounts, however meats, organ meats, and seeds contain nucleotides in larger amounts.
