What are purines?
Purines refer to a type of chemical compound. (1)
What do purines do?
Uric acid forms when purines are broken down in the digestive system. (1)
What are types of purines?
endogenous purines (1)
exogenous purines (1)
What foods contain purines?
High purine foods
organ meats (1)
alcohol (1)
seafood (1)
sugar (1)
high fructose corn syrup (1)
Low purine foods
eggs (1)
nuts (1)
legumes (1)
fruits (1)
whole grains (1)
vegetables (exclusing asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, and green peas) (1)
low-fat dairy products (1)
poultry (1)
crab, salmon, and herring (1)
dalmations need a low purine diet??
Resources
1. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-purines
