With hyperuricemia, uric acid levels in the blood are elevated, which can lead to gout attacks and kidney problems. Purine-rich foods, alcohol, and fructose should be avoided. Here you can see which foods are classified as suitable or unsuitable with hyperuricemia.
With Hyperuricemia, 161 foods are currently allowed and 107 foods are not recommended. Check all foods in the interactive tool above.
Low-purine foods are favorable: dairy products, eggs, bread, pasta, rice, most vegetables, fruit, and plant-based oils. Drinking plenty of water (2 to 3 liters daily) helps excrete uric acid through the kidneys.
Purine-rich foods strongly raise uric acid levels: organ meats (liver, kidneys), seafood, sardines, herring, red meat, and legumes in large amounts. Alcohol, especially beer, and drinks containing fructose also raise uric acid.
Hyperuricemia refers to elevated uric acid levels in the blood without necessarily causing symptoms. Gout is the clinical disease that occurs when uric acid crystals deposit in joints and cause painful attacks. Hyperuricemia is a risk factor for gout.
Yes, drinking sufficient water (at least 2 to 3 liters daily) promotes uric acid excretion through the kidneys and can lower uric acid levels. Coffee and tea are usually fine in moderate amounts; alcohol and fruit juices should be avoided.
Hyperuricemia means elevated uric acid levels in the blood (above 7 mg/dl) but doesn't necessarily cause symptoms. Gout is the clinical consequence with painful joint inflammation from uric acid crystals. Not everyone with hyperuricemia develops gout.
Water (at least 2-3 liters daily), low-fat milk, and coffee can favorably influence uric acid levels. Beer is particularly harmful (including non-alcoholic due to purines). Sugary soft drinks also increase uric acid.