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Is coffee high in uric acid?

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No food/drink contains uric acid. Its produced from the metabolism of purines taken through diet in the body, purines coming from animal food products for example

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Does coffee high in uric acid?
Because coffee is made from living cells it has purines which are responsible for the production of uric acid. However drinking coffee is nut a serious uric acid producer.
Are radishes high in uric acid?
yes. radishes contain high uric acid. espceially in gobi
Is chili high in uric acid?
Chili is a vegetable and like most vegetables is on the low end of purine content. Purines are what the body metabolizes into uric acid.
Is tapioca high in uric acid?
Tapioca is low in purines and as a result produces low uric acid.
How do tell if you have high uric acid?
I think you test the pH level of your urine.