Many foods naturally contain Purines, which get metabolized into Uric Acid. The most concentrated source of purines is animal products: red meat such as beef, lamb, and pork; organ meats such as liver and kidney; and oily fish such as anchovies, sardines, and herring. Lentils, peas, beans, and many fruits and vegetables also contain purines. BUT, just because foods are high in purines does not mean they are going to raise your Uric Acid. There are many things you can do to make dietary adjustments so you can keep your Uric Acid levels down.

Although eating a ton of red meat, anchovies, sugar sweetened drinks, and alcohol will up your risk for raised uric acid levels, you’re not going to overdose on peas, asparagus, and spinach and blame your high uric acid levels on those amazing veggies. There are no studies that relate high uric acid to vegetable consumption. And in fact, some foods that contain purines like vitamin-c rich fruits, vegetables, certain soy and dairy products, can protect you from elevations in Uric Acid.

Below is a list of foods that both increased and decreased the risk:

Seafood • 31% Increase

Red Meat • 29% Increase

Fructose • 114% Increase

Alcohol • 158% Increase

Dairy Products • 44% Reduced Risk

Soy Products • 15% Reduced Risk

Vegetables • 14% Reduced Risk

Coffee • 24% Reduced Risk (In Men)

Here is a good idea of what to eat when you need to help your high uric acid immediately.

What we have: Uric Acid Complete, Tart Cherry Juice, Turmeric Capsules, Vitamin C Capsules & Chlorella Capsules.

What to find at the grocery store: Pomegranates, Blueberries, Cherries (tart and bing), Broccoli, Red Onions, Walnuts, Green Peppers, & Celery. In the herbs & spices department: Cardamom, Clove Extract, Thyme, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Oregano. Drink Coffee and Green Tea.