From the metabolism of purines derives uric acid, which can be concentrated in our body at levels that are harmful to health. Purines predominate in foods of animal origin, especially in meats, shellfish and fish. However, even being vegan you can have high uric acid and we will tell you why.
The causes of high uric acid if you follow a vegan diet
It is clear that with a diet based on plant-based foods, the reason why uric acid has risen is not excessive intake of red meat or shellfish, but may be due to other dietary factors such as a excessive consumption of alcohol or sugars, in the context of a poor quality diet.
Referring only to diet, there may also be a incorrect hydration of the organism that, together with other causative factors, promote the concentration of uric acid in the body and thus cause hyperuricemia, even with a vegan diet.
Other possible causes, beyond diet
Beyond diet, there may be other reasons why uric acid rises in the body. Thus, vegans and non-vegans can suffer hyperuricemia due to kidney diseases that alter uric acid excretion or fluid balance.
Uric acid in our body can also be elevated due to a excessive release of purines, due, for example, to excessive physical exercise.
Other possible causative factors are uncontrolled metabolic diseases such as hypoparathyroidism, diabetes or others.
Beyond the intake of meat, shellfish and certain fish there may be other reasons why uric acid rises in our body. A) Yes, even being vegan we can have high uric acid in blood and always worth your check.
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