Brief Answer: Protein supplements increase uric acid levels Detailed Answer: Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM. I am glad that you a wonderful fitness regime and wish you will continue the same but with slightly altering it to exercises which do not involve muscle building for two reasons: 1. Protein supplements(with or without creatine) increase uric acid levels (end product of protein metabolism) leading to deposition in joints and muscles.When they go further up it may result in kidney stones etc.Since you have been taking uric acid lowering drugs I would not recommend to avoid those which alter uric acid levels. 2. Since muscle building exercises require adequate protein in the absence of which they undergo atrophy or become flabby. I were to advise to continue the medication for cholesterol and uric acid lowering. You can reconsider protein supplements only after your treating doctors permission. He/she should accordingly make adequate changes to your treatment. Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications. Stay healthy and All the best.

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Brief Answer: Activity must match protein intake Detailed Answer: As long as blood tests for uric acid are within normal limits there might not be any problem.Remember these are maintained due to the medication which lower uric acid levels. They might go up in the future which might necessitate increased dose of the medication currently used. As a precaution I were to suggest to take protein supplements in moderate amounts & do a mininimal to moderate muscle building activity.Striking a balance is important.Rest can be compensated by other activities which doesn't predominantly involve muscle hypertrophy.

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