Uric acid itself is the acid. It's a chemical compound with acidic properties. It is not that uric acid contains a different acid; rather, uric acid is an acid.
Uric acid forms when the body breaks down purines, which are substances found naturally in your body and in certain foods like liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans, peas, and beer. High levels of uric acid in the blood can lead to gout or kidney stones.
