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What has uric acid in it that can cause gout?

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Foods have : High purine content which raised the uric acid levels which can cause gout, .

Answered 4/6/2014

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Uric acid foods: Most uric acid comes from meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, organ meats. Other aggravators are alcohol, animal fats, high fructose drinks. To do --- Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks. Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Drink 3 liters per day. Avoid alcohol, achieve ideal wt.

Answered 9/19/2014

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