Highpurine
Highpurine is a term used in nutrition and medicine to describe foods and substances with high purine content. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds found in many foods and beverages. When purines are metabolized, they are converted to uric acid. In most people uric acid is filtered by the kidneys and excreted, but in some individuals or under certain conditions, high purine intake can raise blood urate levels, contributing to hyperuricemia and gout.
Classification of highpurine items often uses purine content per 100 grams of food. High-purine foods typically
Dietary guidance for people with gout or hyperuricemia emphasizes limiting high-purine foods, staying well hydrated, maintaining