Spinach

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Spinach contains moderate purines but plant sources do not raise uric acid levels or gout risk like animal proteins.

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Good
  • Supports a protective plant-forward diet (e.g., Mediterranean or DASH) that lowers overall gout risk when replacing animal proteins, with fiber and antioxidants aiding management.
Bad
  • No meaningful risk from purines or other gout triggers like fructose or alcohol; older advice to limit is not supported by current guidelines.

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