A common question asked by people who haven’t grasped what gout is really about is, what foods are high in uric acid?
The real question shout be about purines and not uric acid, as the body metabolises purines to produce the acid which may lead to gout disease. Some foods high in purines include:
So if someone asks you about gout, remember it’s not what foods are high in uric acid! But their purine content that is important. Avoiding foods high in this compound is often part of an overall strategy to combat or alleviate the symptoms of gout.
