A member asked:

I have high uric acid issue. i want to for for bcaa supplement. wanted to know that bcaa can increase the risk of gout and increases the uric acid?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Probably not: High-protein diets raise uric acid because they contain a lot of nucleic acid. Keep following the uric acid, and be aware that most guys who have slightly high evens never get four. Don't expect miracles from the branched chain amino acids. Glad you are going to the gym

Answered 3/10/2019

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

BCAAs and gout: There are so many "supplements" on the market to "enhance" performance, it is no wonder this is a multibillion dollar industry. While BCAAs don't necessarily increase uric acid, and recent studies have shown they may decrease plasma uric, they are exorbitantly expensive. Best to get BCAAs from whey, and milk proteins, beef, chicken, fish, soy proteins, eggs, baked beans, whole wheat, brown rice,

Answered 2/25/2019

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Protein supplements.: The simplest explantation is to not use the supplement until you talk with your doctor in India about this. Gouty arthritis is not only very painful and disabling, it can cause destruction of the bone tissue over time. Discuss treatment to lower your risk of gout if you have already experienced it. If not, discuss your risks with your doctor, and why you want to use this supplement to begin with.

Answered 6/4/2017

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