This document provides information about a low-purine diet for people with gout or kidney stones. It explains that purines in certain foods are broken down into uric acid, which can build up in the body and cause these conditions. It lists foods high, medium, and low in purines that should be avoided, limited, or eaten freely on a low-purine diet. The sender notes they have hyperuricemia and that diet, especially limiting alcohol, is important for managing the condition.

1. Low-Purine Diet
What You Should Know
Purine---A Chemical Found In Certain Foods---Produces Uric Acid When Broken Down In The
Body. Uric Acid Is An Unused By-Product That The Kidneys Ordinarily Filter Out Of The
Bloodstream And Discard In The Urine. A Buildup Of Uric Acid In The Body Can Lead To The
Pain And Swelling Known As Gout, And Can Also Cause Kidney Stones. If You Have Either Of
These Problems, Your Doctor May Recommend A Low-Purine Diet.
What You Should Do
Carefully Avoid All Foods On The High-Purine List Below. In Addition, Do Not Drink Alcohol
Unless Your Doctor Gives The Ok. If You Are Overweight, You Should Also Cut Down On
Calories And Eat Low-Fat Foods.
High-Purine Foods
(Avoid Completely.)
1. Anchovies
2. Beef Kidneys
3. Brains
4. Game Meats
5. Gravies
6. Herring
7. Liver
8. Mackerel
9. Meat Extracts
10. Sardines
11. Scallops
12. Sweetbreads
Medium-Purine Foods
(You May Eat 2 To 4 Choices Daily.)
1. Asparagus
2. Beans
3. Bouillon
4. Broth
5. Cauliflower
6. Consommé
7. Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils
8. Eel*
9. Eggs (No More Than 4 Per Week)
10. Fats Or Oils In Small Amounts
11. Fish
12. Fresh Beans And Peas
13. Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork, Veal)*
14. Meat Soups, Broths, Gravies
15. Milk (Skim Or 1 Percent---No More Than 24 Ounces Per Day)
16. Mushrooms
17. Oats Or Oatmeal
18. Poultry (Chicken And Turkey)*
19. Shellfish (Crab And Lobster)*

2. 20. Spinach
21. Wheat Germ And Bran
22. Whole Grain Breads
23. Yeast (All Types)
* Do Not Eat More Than 2 Medium Servings (The Size Of A Deck Of Cards), Cooked, Per Day.
Low-Purine Foods
(Eat As Much As You Like.)
1. Breads And Cereals (Low-Fiber, White Flour, Or Refined Grain Types, Where Less Or No
Yeast Is Used)
2. Coffee
3. Cream-Style Soups Made With Low-Fat Milk
4. Fruits And Juices
5. Gelatin
6. Low-Fat And Fat-Free Cheeses
7. Nuts, Peanut Butter (Limit If Trying To Lose Weight)
8. Soda Pop
9. Sugar, Syrup, Sweets In Small Amounts
10. Tea
11. Vegetables, Except Those Above
12. Vegetable Soups Without Meat Extract Or Broth
I Am Sharing This Because I Am A Patient Of Hyperurecemia.
Many Factors Contribute To Hyperuricemia, Including: Genetics, Insulin Resistance,
Hypertension, Renal Insufficiency, Obesity, Diet, Use Of Diuretics, And Consumption Of
Alcoholic Beverages.
Of These, Alcohol Consumption Is The Most Important.
Wish You All Great Health.— Aneek Gupta