Low Purine Diet

A low purine diet reduces the intake of purine-rich foods, such as red meat and seafood, to lower uric acid levels in the body, helping to prevent or manage gout and kidney stones.

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If your doctor requires a 24 hour urine collection for uric acid, you may be required to follow this diet for three days prior to the collection.

Avoid the following:

Organ meats (brain, kidney, liver)
Wild game
Poultry (chicken, duck, turkey)
Meat (beef, lamb, pork, veal)
Meat extracts (Bonox, Vegemite)
Fish
Shellfish
Wholegrain products
Green peas, dried legumes
Cauliflower
Asparagus
Spinach
Mushrooms
Aspirin
Cocoa

The following are acceptable on a low purine diet:

Fruits
Fruit juices
Vegetables (except those above)
Nuts
Cereals, breads (except wholegrain products)
Sweets
Beverages (coffee, tea, carbonated)
Fats
Eggs
Cow’s milk
Dairy products

Low Purine Diet

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