Can a vegetarian diet increase uric acid levels? Here's what science says and how to fix it
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 1:31 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Vegetarian diet is now more popular than ever, due to its long list of health benefits, such as a lowered risk of heart disease, diabetes and also certain types of cancer, you name it and a veg diet is the key! A diet full of veggies, legumes is also thought by many to regulate uric acid and prevent gout, an excruciating form of arthritis due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. But, the question here is, do vegetarian diets actually increase the levels of uric acid in the body? Or is it just a myth! The answer is not a simple yes or no, and there is emerging research that tells us how different vegetarian foods influence uric acid and what individuals must keep in mind.
