Diet and Uric Acid: What to Avoid to Prevent Gout

Uric acid refers to the chemical created when the body breaks down purines, which is a compound found in various foods. Too much purine can lead to high uric acid, also known as hyperuricemia. This causes damage to various parts and organs of the body.

This article examines the causes and symptoms of high uric acid. Here you will also learn which foods you should avoid or eat if you have gout.

High Uric Acid Levels: Causes

A high level of uric acid is the result of the body producing too much uric acid, not eliminating enough uric acid, or a combination of both.

Causes of high uric acid levels in the blood include:

– Diuretics (medicines for fluid retention)
– Excessive alcohol consumption
– Excessive consumption of soft drinks or eating too much food that contains fructose, a type of sugar
– Genetic factors, also known as hereditary traits
– High blood pressure
– Immunosuppressive medications
– Kidney problems
– Leukemia
– Metabolic syndrome
– Niacin, also called vitamin B-3
– Obesity
– Polycythemia vera (a type of blood disorder)
– Psoriasis
– A diet high in purines, such as liver, game meats, anchovies, and sardines
– Tumor lysis syndrome — a rapid release of cells into the blood caused by certain types of cancer or by chemotherapy used to treat these cancers.
– People who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer.

High Uric Acid Levels: Symptoms

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