May 17, 2024, 02:02 PM IST

Foods that raise uric acid levels

Ritik Raj

Vegetables: Watch out for foods like cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, peas, and mushrooms because they contain a lot of uric acid.

Sugary drinks: Since they may trigger gout attacks, fruit juices and sweetened sodas ought to be avoided.

Non-veg foods: contain a lot of purines, which raise uric acid levels and aggravate arthritis.

Pulses: are the food item that contains the most purines and ought to be consumed in moderation.

Refined carbohydrates: can raise uric acid levels; examples of these include bread, cakes and cookies.

Purine-rich foods: In order to lower their uric acid levels, patients should eat fewer foods high in purines.

Alcoholic beverages: Due to their high purine content, which can aggravate inflammation, alcoholic beverages should only be drunk in moderation.

This content, including advice, gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion.