Foods gout patients should avoid

Gout is a purine metabolism disorder that increases uric acid in the blood, leading to the accumulation of salt crystals in the joints, causing arthritis and pain in the joints.

Gout first attacks the big toe and gradually spreads to the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, arms and hands. People with kidney disease are much more likely to get gout.

Gout is more common in men and obese people are at higher risk. The disease is aggravated by the foods we eat every day. Here are 8 foods to avoid:

Clam

Animal foods and seafood are rich in purines, which produce uric acid crystals that accumulate in soft tissues and joints.

Therefore, if you do not have gout, you should not eat too much seafood. If you are a seafood addict, you can eat clams and salmon, but you should not eat them regularly.

Herring

People with gout can occasionally eat certain seafood, but gout patients should absolutely not add herring, tuna, or anchovies to their daily menu.

However, shrimp, lobster or crab are considered safe foods for gout patients.

Beer

Drinking beer doubles the risk for those susceptible to gout. According to experts, drinking beer not only increases uric acid levels but also prevents the body from eliminating this substance from your body.

Alcohol may be a better choice, but drinking too much alcohol is not good for everyone, especially for people with gout. Therefore, doctors recommend that you should abstain from alcohol completely during the party.

Red meat

Purine content varies between meats. White meat is generally better than red meat. You don't have to avoid red meat completely, but doctors recommend that you don't eat too much red meat.

According to experts, you can occasionally enjoy beef or pork, but if you don't eat turkey or lamb, you should only eat lamb chops.

Turkey

Turkey and goose are foods that contain higher levels of purines than other foods, so it is best for people with gout to avoid eating these meats. People with gout should not eat game meat.

Chicken and duck are the safest choices, with thigh meat being a better choice than skin-on chicken breast.

Sugary drinks

People at risk of gout should avoid drinks that contain high levels of fructose, such as soda and fruit juice. These drinks not only make you gain weight easily but also stimulate the body to produce more uric acid.

One study found that people who consumed more fructose had a higher risk of gout than others. In 2010, researchers also found that women who drank fructose-containing beverages every day were also at higher risk of gout than others.

Asparagus

Asparagus is considered a miracle drug for men. This vegetable contains many nutrients necessary for the body, and is considered a valuable natural aphrodisiac.

However, for people with gout, this is a high-purine food that can cause joint pain when consumed. Asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, and mushrooms contain more purines than other vegetables. But if you like these foods, there is no need to completely eliminate asparagus from your diet.

Liver

According to experts, gout patients should avoid eating organ meats, such as liver, kidney, spleen...

What should gout patients eat?

According to experts, people with gout should avoid the above foods. However, there are actually some foods that can help protect you against gout including foods: low-fat milk, coffee, fruits, especially citrus fruits.

You should also make sure to drink 12 to 16 glasses of water a day. You can choose unsweetened fruit juice, tea, and coffee.

According to VnMedia/ Health - NT