Oct 18, 2023, 10:47 AM IST

8 Foods, drinks to avoid if you have high uric acid

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Uric acid is a waste product that's created when the body breaks down chemicals called purines in food and drinks. Purines are found in high levels in some foods.

Sugary drinks

Sweets

High fructose corn syrup

Alcohol

Red meats, including beef, lamb, pork, and bacon

Certain seafood, including herring, scallops, mussels, codfish, tuna, trout, and haddock

Rajma (Kidney bean)

Masoor dal (Red lentils)

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