8 common foods items that increase uric acid levels

Red Meat: Red meat, such as beef, lamb, and pork, is high in purines, which are broken down by the body into uric acid.

Organ Meats: Organ meats, such as liver, kidney, and sweetbreads, are especially rich in purines.

Seafood: Certain types of seafood, particularly shellfish like mussels, scallops, anchovies, sardines, and herring, are high in purines.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup: This sweetener, found in many processed foods and sugary drinks, can contribute to increased uric acid production.

Alcohol: Beer and certain liquors can increase uric acid levels and interfere with the body's ability to eliminate it.

Sugary Drinks: Sugary drinks, including sodas, fruit juices, and sports drinks, can contribute to high uric acid levels.

Fructose-Rich Fruits: While fruit is generally healthy, some fruits are higher in fructose, which can be broken down into uric acid.

Yeast and Yeast Extracts: Foods high in yeast or yeast extracts, such as some breads and nutritional yeast, can be problematic for people with gout or high uric acid levels.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports