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What diet is recommended for high uric acid/gout?

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Add protein to your diet with low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as low-fat yogurt or skim milk, which are associated with reduced uric acid levels. Recommendations for specific foods or supplements include the following: High-purine vegetables. read more

Research suggests that reducing the number of calories and losing weight — even without a purine-restricted diet — lower uric acid levels and reduce the number of gout attacks. Losing weight also lessens the overall stress on joints. read more

Gout is actually a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the blood. During an attack of gout, uric acid is in the form of needle sharp, painful crystals. The excessive uric acid is produced by purines- chemical compounds that come from just about every food you eat. But some foods are very low in purines, some, moderate and some high. read more

A gout-friendly diet will help to control uric acid levels in the body while promoting overall health. According to the American College of Rheumatology, a diet that has an excessive amount of the following foods can lead to gout: seafood; red meat; sugary beverages ; alcohol; All of these foods have a high purine content. read more

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