7 Foods That Can Spike Uric Acid Levels and Impact Your Health

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Foods high in refined sugars, such as candies, cakes, and pastries, as well as sugary drinks, can lead to higher levels of uric acid in the body

Beer and other alcoholic beverages, especially beer, can increase uric acid levels. Beer is particularly high in purines and can also reduce the body's ability to excrete uric acid

Foods and beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, such as sodas and sweetened juices, have been linked to elevated uric acid levels

Some types of fish, such as anchovies, sardines, herring, and trout, are higher in purines compared to others and can contribute to increased uric acid levels.

Certain types of shellfish like shrimp, lobster, crab, and mussels contain moderate to high levels of purines

Liver, kidneys, and other organ meats are also rich in purines and can raise uric acid levels significantly

Beef, lamb, and pork are high in purines, which are broken down into uric acid in the body