Purines (uric acid) harmful or healthy?

I have always thought that uric acid was harmful for humans
Now, they're saying that it is never dangerous, never causes gout and
is actually the most powerful anti-oxidant against aging and
degeneration
The theory comes from "metabolic typing" approach to nutrition
(Wallcott)

Physiologically is this correct or not?

Thanks
Davide

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