10. Herring
Herrings are fishes, which are under the same group as sardines. They are commonly used in European dishes, and they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and vitamin D. They have high purine content as every 100 grams of these fish have 219 mg of purines.
Important Notes to Remember
Purine doesn’t need to be completely eliminated because as stated, it is the building block of DNA and it is needed in the proper function of the system. However, it should be kept on the right level. An excessive level of purine is what’s not good. Make sure to avoid the foods listed above if you have high purine levels in your system or suffering from gout as they are rich in purine or uric acid.
