13/03/2026
Myth: If you have high uric acid, you must completely stop eating protein.
Fact: This is a very common misconception. Protein is an essential nutrient needed for muscle health, metabolism, immunity and overall body functioning. Completely removing protein from your diet can actually lead to weakness, muscle loss and poor health.
The key is to choose the right protein sources and maintain balance. Instead of cutting protein entirely, focus on moderate portions of dals, legumes, low fat dairy (curd, paneer, milk), nuts and seeds. These provide necessary nutrition while being easier to manage in a balanced diet.
At the same time, it’s helpful to limit high purine foods like excessive red meat, organ meats, certain seafood and sugary beverages, as they can increase uric acid levels.
💡 Remember: Managing uric acid is not about extreme restriction. It’s about balanced eating, proper hydration, regular activity and maintaining a healthy weight.