Uric acid is a normal metabolic product. It is when blood levels get too high that inflammation kicks in, and the little needles of uric acid in joints can form(1). Inefficient or insufficient kidney function is mostly involved with high uric acid blood levels(2). There are risk factors like family history, age, gender(1), and release of cells into the blood due to cancer and treatments, but then, a lot of otherwise-unnecessary pain and suffering from gout will be promoted by what goes into the body(2) [That would go for cancer too, really].
Too much meat and seafood are some of the highest contributors to uric acid(1,2), while overall protein intake doesn't seem to be a factor. [Having a truly balanced diet] will help balance uric acid as some foods decreasing gout risk are... "dairy, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains."
Alcohol(1,2) and sugary beverages(1) further promote gout, as with diuretics (or water pills)(2). It is important to note that obesity is a major gout contributor, and yet there may be temporary spikes in uric acid during the process of weight loss, especially if rapid, and with weight loss surgery. Monitoring by a health professional is essential for those with gout risk when making any significant dietary and lifestyle modifications(1).
Sources:
1. "Concerned About Gout? Consult Your Doctor." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 24 Jul. 2017. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/concerned-about-gout-consult-your-doctor/.
2. Mayo Clinic Staff. "Symptoms: High uric acid level: Causes." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 30 Nov. 2018. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-uric-acid-level/basics/causes/sym-20050607.
Too much meat and seafood are some of the highest contributors to uric acid(1,2), while overall protein intake doesn't seem to be a factor. [Having a truly balanced diet] will help balance uric acid as some foods decreasing gout risk are... "dairy, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains."
Alcohol(1,2) and sugary beverages(1) further promote gout, as with diuretics (or water pills)(2). It is important to note that obesity is a major gout contributor, and yet there may be temporary spikes in uric acid during the process of weight loss, especially if rapid, and with weight loss surgery. Monitoring by a health professional is essential for those with gout risk when making any significant dietary and lifestyle modifications(1).
Sources:
1. "Concerned About Gout? Consult Your Doctor." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 24 Jul. 2017. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/concerned-about-gout-consult-your-doctor/.
2. Mayo Clinic Staff. "Symptoms: High uric acid level: Causes." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 30 Nov. 2018. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-uric-acid-level/basics/causes/sym-20050607.
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