Cold water fish like tuna, salmon and trout can increase your uric acid levels, but the heart benefit from eating them in moderation may be greater than the gout attack risk. Mussels, scallops, squid, shrimp, oysters, crab and lobsters should only be eaten once in a while.
What are the 10 foods that trigger gout?
Doctor's response
- Some fish, seafood and shellfish, including anchovies, sardines, mackerel, scallops, herring, mussels, codfish, trout, and haddock.
- Some meats such as bacon, turkey, veal, venison, liver, beef kidney, brain, and sweetbreads.
- Alcoholic beverages.
Can fish cause a gout flare up?
Fish and seafood are also common sources of purines. The worst offenders if you have gout are scallops, sardines, herring, anchovies, and mackerel.
