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What Foods And Drinks Are Harmful With High Levels Of Uric Acid?
Question: what food and drink should I avoid if I have high levels of uric acid?
Brief Answer:
Avoid alcohol, reduce red meat and much proteins, cut sweetened drinks!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Below are prevailing guidelines on dietary recommendations for persons with high uric acid levels/ gout so as to limit flares.
1. Encouraged to prioritize Low-fat dairy products. Avoid red meat as and alcohol as much as possible.
2. Eat many foods made with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, oats, beans).
3. Take the only moderate amount of wine (up to two 5-ounce servings per day.
4. Coffee may help decrease levels.
5. Vitamin C may also help reduce uric acid levels.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Avoid alcohol, reduce red meat and much proteins, cut sweetened drinks!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Below are prevailing guidelines on dietary recommendations for persons with high uric acid levels/ gout so as to limit flares.
1. Encouraged to prioritize Low-fat dairy products. Avoid red meat as and alcohol as much as possible.
2. Eat many foods made with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, oats, beans).
3. Take the only moderate amount of wine (up to two 5-ounce servings per day.
4. Coffee may help decrease levels.
5. Vitamin C may also help reduce uric acid levels.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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