Roles of diets and dietary factors in the pathogenesis, management and prevention of abnormal serum uric acid levels

This article reviews the literature on the effects of diets and dietary factors on serum UA levels. The most recently published studies make dietary recommendations aiming to modulate UA levels, including the consumption of low-fat dairy products, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, vitamin C, and coffee as well as the moderation of sugary foods, meats and meat products, seafood, and sugar-sweetened beverages. Individuals with gout should avoid consuming organ meats, sweet breads, high fructose corn syrup, sweetened beverages, and alcohol and should avoid alcohol altogether during periods of frequent gout attack. Serving sizes of meat and meat products, seafood, table sugars, sweetened beverages, table salt, and alcohol should be limited, whereas low-fat or non-fat dairy products and vegetables should be encouraged. Dietary intervention remains the only non-pharmacological approach for the long-term prevention, control, and management of abnormal serum UA levels and associated complications in humans. Graphical abstract
Source: PharmaNutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research