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The effects of fructose intake on serum uric acid vary among controlled dietary trials

The Journal of Nutrition, 2012 · Systematic review of controlled trials

Across 21 controlled feeding trials, swapping fructose for other carbohydrates did not raise uric acid; only very large amounts added on top of the diet (about 215 g a day, 35% extra calories) did, and the extra calories may explain that. Several authors have received funding from The Coca-Cola Company and other food-industry bodies.

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