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Which types of foods must be avoided by a patient with high uric acid?

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Low purine diet: Avoid shellfish, oatmeal, cauliflower, beans, red meat, red wine.

Answered 1/18/2018

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Diet is no help: Studies have shown conclusively that a low purine diet has only minimal effect on the serum uric acid. Other than avoiding alcohol, do not waste your time with diets.

Answered 8/25/2013

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