Purines and Uric Acid: A Simple Food Guide

Short answer: Purines are natural compounds that your body turns into uric acid. The foods and drinks most linked with higher uric acid are organ meats, some seafood, red meat, beer and spirits, and drinks sweetened with fructose. Most vegetables, fruit, whole grains, eggs, nuts and low-fat dairy are lower-purine choices.

A simple food guide

Go easy on	Enjoy in moderation	Everyday choices
Organ meats like liver and kidney	Chicken and turkey	Most vegetables, including celery and cucumber
Anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels and scallops	Other fish, such as salmon	Fruit, including cherries and citrus
Beef, pork, lamb and game meats in large portions	Beans and lentils	Whole grains, oats and brown rice
Beer and spirits	Wine	Low-fat milk and yogurt
Soda and juice drinks sweetened with fructose or high-fructose corn syrup	100% fruit juice in small glasses	Eggs, nuts and water

What about purine-rich vegetables?

Spinach, asparagus, mushrooms and cauliflower contain purines too. Research suggests that purine-rich vegetables do not raise the risk of high uric acid the way meat and seafood can, so there is no need to cut them out.

Drinks matter as much as food

Beer is high in purines and is one of the drinks most linked with high uric acid.
Sugary drinks sweetened with fructose can raise uric acid even though they have no purines.
Water helps your kidneys clear uric acid. Hydration and uric acid
Coffee has been linked with lower uric acid levels in population studies.

Balance, not perfection

Lifetones founder Vincent Tones believed in enjoying food. His favorite plant was celery, a highly alkaline-forming food he ate raw, in salads and in vegetable juice, and the reason celery seed is in the Lifetones formula. Most people do best with small, steady swaps rather than a strict list of forbidden foods.

Lifetones Uric Acid Support is made to support healthy uric acid levels alongside a balanced diet.*

Common questions

Do I have to give up meat?

Most people do not. Smaller portions, fewer organ meats and more plants are a good start. If you have a medical condition, ask your doctor what is right for you.

Is fruit OK even though it has sugar?

Whole fruit is a healthy choice. The bigger concern is drinks with added fructose or high-fructose corn syrup.

Is wine better than beer?

Research links beer and spirits with higher uric acid more strongly than wine. Any alcohol in large amounts can raise levels.

Lifetones Uric Acid Support

The same 7-herb blend, in a liquid tincture or taste-free capsules.

Uric Acid Support Tincture

7-herb liquid blend. 30 drops in water, juice or iced tea. Supports healthy uric acid levels and joint comfort.*

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Uric Acid Support Capsules

The same 7-herb blend with no taste. 2 capsules with a glass of water. Supports healthy uric acid levels and joint comfort.*

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Dr. Ignacio "Nacho" Gavaldon is a chiropractor in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He endorses Lifetones Uric Acid Support. Meet Dr. Gavaldon

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This page is general education, not medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your own health, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition. Research on individual herbs is not research on Lifetones itself.