Shown to actually help lower uric acid levels. Complex carbs: Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Venison and veal are also known to spike uric acid levels. 2. Specific Seafoods

While fish is generally healthy, certain types are notorious for their purine content. Shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels, and scallops.

Alcohol interferes with the kidneys’ ability to remove uric acid from the body.

Liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, and tongue are the highest in purines.

Anchovies, sardines, herring, mackerel, and trout. Roe: Fish eggs are also high on the "avoid" list. 3. Sugary Sweets and High-Fructose Corn Syrup