Elevated blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia) is a common metabolic disorder that can lead to the formation of crystals in the joints and gout. Elevated uric acid also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and it appears that patients who are deficient in vitamin D have an even greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis and narrowing of the coronary arteries, according to a large Chinese population study published in PLOS ONE.

Uric acid is a natural waste product in the blood formed when the body breaks down dead cells. If uric acid levels become too high, it can lead to gout, a chronic condition associated with elevated blood pressure, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and other illnesses marked by chronic inflammation. According to a population study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, there appears to be a link between magnesium deficiency, elevated uric acid, and chronic inflammation.