Purine Diet

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The purine content in food is determined by measuring the degree which a food contains uric acid, adenine, guanine, hypoxanthine and xanthine.[1] A low-purine diet is commonly used as part of naturopathic dietary recommendations.

Purine Rich Foods

  • Foods With a High Purine Level: includes organ meats such as heart, liver and kidney; herring; mussels; yeast; smelt; sardines and sweetbreads.
  • Foods With a Moderately High Purine Levels: includes anchovies, grouse, mutton, veal, bacon, salmon, turkey, partridge, trout, goose, haddock, pheasant, scallops.
  • Protein-rich vegetable-based meat substitutes might be generally accepted as meat alternatives for individuals on special diets. The type of protein used to manufacture these products determines the total content of purines, which is relatively higher in the case of mycoprotein or soybean protein, while appearing lower in wheat protein and egg white-based products. These are therefore more suitable for dietary considerations in a low-purine diet for hyperuricaemic subjects.[2]

Associated Conditions

References

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