Purine is an organic compound, an important substance in the human body, which participates in the body's energy metabolism and DNA synthesis. However, when the amount of purines in the human body exceeds a certain limit, it may lead to diseases such as hyperuricemia and gout. In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards and the change of dietary structure, the intake of high-purine foods has been increasing, resulting in the incidence of these diseases increasing year by year. Therefore, knowing which foods contain high purines and controlling purine intake is essential to prevent and ** hyperuricemia, gout and other diseases.
In our daily life, there are many foods that contain different amounts of purines. Some foods are known as "purine kings" because of their natural ingredients or processing methods, which lead to relatively high purine content. Doctors remind that for patients with hyperuricemia, gout, and people with a family history of heredity, the intake of these high-purine foods should be avoided or reduced as much as possible.
Category 1: Seafood.
Seafood is an important type of food in the "purine king". Because seafood is rich in protein and trace elements, many people like to eat it very much. However, seafood foods are often high in purines, such as fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish, etc. If these foods are consumed in large quantities for a long time, it will lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body, which can increase the risk of diseases such as hyperuricemia, gout, etc. Therefore, doctors recommend that people with hyperuricemia, gout, and people with a family history should avoid or reduce their intake of seafood.
Category II: animal offal.
Animal offal is also a type of food in the "purine king". Compared with seafood, the purine content in animal offal is also high, such as liver, kidney, pancreas, etc. Although the taste of these internal organs is relatively delicious, long-term consumption of these foods can also lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body, increasing the risk of diseases such as hyperuricemia and gout. Therefore, doctors recommend that patients with hyperuricemia, gout, and those with a family history of heredity should avoid or reduce the intake of animal offal.
Category 3: Some vegetables.
Some vegetables are also higher in purines, such as spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc. Although the purine content of these vegetables is lower than that of the first two types of foods, long-term consumption of these vegetables in large amounts may also lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, doctors recommend that patients with hyperuricemia, gout, and those with a family history of genetic history should properly control the intake of these vegetables.
In addition to the above three types of food, it should also be noted that adequate water intake should be maintained in the diet to help the body excrete excess uric acid. At the same time, you should avoid unhealthy lifestyle Xi habits such as excessive drinking, overwork, and mental stress, which may lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body.
For people who already suffer from hyperuricemia, gout and other diseases, in addition to paying attention to diet and living Xi, blood uric acid testing and renal function tests should be performed regularly for timely detection and **. Under the guidance of a doctor, some patients may need to use medications to control uric acid levels in the body.
In short, the "purine king" exists in our daily life, and for patients with hyperuricemia, gout, and people with a family history of heredity, the intake of these foods should be avoided or reduced as much as possible. At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating Xi habits is key to preventing and ** these diseases. If you feel unwell or have suspected symptoms, you should seek medical attention and follow your doctor's advice for treatment** and management.