Milk coffee or other heavily sweetened coffee drinks like mocha, caramel, and latte can contribute to increased uric acid due to their large amount of added sugar, especially fructose from sweetening syrups. Individuals with hyperuricemia or gout should prioritize consuming plain black coffee without sugar.

Carbonated soft drinks are often recommended for limitation if you have high uric acid levels or suffer from gout. According to Verywell Health, sugary beverages, especially those high in fructose, can stimulate the body to produce more uric acid and reduce the kidneys' ability to excrete it.

Beyond carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled teas, and pre-mixed beverages containing significant added sugar can have a similar impact if consumed regularly.

While smoothies and sugary fruit juices can offer health benefits, some varieties contain relatively high amounts of sugar, particularly fructose.

According to WebMD, individuals with gout should limit sugary drinks, including fruit juices, if consumed in large quantities. Eating whole fruits can offer more benefits due to their fiber content, which helps slow sugar absorption.

Beer has long been recognized as a beverage that individuals with high uric acid or gout should limit. According to Health, beer contains not only alcohol but also a relatively high purine content. When purines break down, the body produces uric acid.

Furthermore, alcoholic beverages reduce the kidneys' ability to excrete uric acid, leading to its accumulation in the blood.

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