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Is anchovies OK for gout?

High purine

Anchovies are very high in purines, so even small amounts (like on pizza or in dressings) can add up for someone with gout.

Gout: Best avoided

⚠️ Kidney: Often salt-cured — watch the sodium if you have kidney disease.

Common questions

Is anchovies high in purines?

Anchovies is high purine. Anchovies are very high in purines, so even small amounts (like on pizza or in dressings) can add up for someone with gout.

Can I eat anchovies with gout?

Best avoided — see the guidance above.

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