What foods contribute to uric acid built up with gout?

Answer 1

I'm sure you have already heard concentrated cherry juice works. I'm no doctor but I started using baking soda daily in small doses and wow it really worked for me. I have heard there are some dangers involved in taking baking soda on a reg basis, but have your read the label on Amitriptiline or some of those other Rx's. Ill take my chances with the baking soda.

Answer 2

Almost all of the thing you eat are have an element that is converted to uric acid. Purines come with all foods that are made from living cells. Aside from dairy product that is just about everything. So the thing to do is avoid the worst ones. here is a list that can get you started.

alcohol, anchovies, asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, herring, meat gravies, broth, bouillon, mussels, sardines, red meats, organ meats, processed meats such as Hot Dogs and luncheon meats, etc, fried foods, some nuts, dark greens vegetables, dried fruits, fish, caffeine, beans, lentils, eggs, oatmeal, peas, poultry, yeast.

Answer 3

Nearly all foods contribute in some degree to uric acid build up, however the following are the some of those you have to limit most carefully

Avoid Foods that are high in purines such asBeer, anchovies, organ meat (brains, kidney, liver, sweetbreads), game meats, gravies, yeast, meat extracts, sardines, herring, mackerel, scallops. Medium Purine Foods such as the following should also be eaten only in ModerationFresh and Saltwater Fish, shellfish, eel, meat, poultry, meat soups and broth, asparagus , mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach, legumes, oatmeal, bran, wheat germ, whole-grain breads and cereals, eggs.

Answer 4

Uric acid is produce by purines being metabolized in the system Purines are present in all living cells. The largest amount of purines come from your own body as cells are replaced and absorbed the purines in them are metabolized and uric acid is formed in normal situations this is no problem and your kidneys and large intestine removes them from the system. The next source is foods, a general rule of thumb is that seafood's are highest in purines as well as offal foods like liver kidney brains or other organs, then comes meats of any description, followed by legumes ( beans) then the rest of the vegetable kingdom. just about all alcoholic beverages are also high on the don't touch list. The only thing that you can have with impunity is dairy products as there are no purines in them . Hower not if they are boosted with cultures like yoghurt. Go to discuss below for a web address that give a more detailed list.

Answer 5

Sour Cherries, avoid processed and fried foods...

Answer 6

Any food that is made up of cells that have nucleus have at least some uric acid. Foods that have no uric acid are Milk and egg whites and some low fat cheeses