A member asked:

Last month my uric acid level was 217 umol/l and now it rises to 469 umol/l. i had gout. im on a low purine diet. wht should be the reason of increase?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Uric acid: The purine diet may not be working. You may also need medication.

Answered 5/30/2020

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Diet for uric acid: Adjust diet. Take in tart cherry juice and tart cherries, 20/day. Add Lemon extract 4 tblspns / day. Avoid alcohol, animal fats, organ meats, anchovies, sardines, tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks and foods. Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of citrus fruit and veggies. Drink 3 L /day. Achieve ideal wt

Answered 9/21/2014

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