More and more friends in my country are suffering from gout and high uric acid, and I believe that for patients with high uric acid, they have become very cautious in the face of the sumptuous food on the table every time they have a meal, and they don't know which ones can be eaten and which ones should be eaten less.
Today, I will introduce to you what is the most suitable food for gout patients. Before thatI hope you can understand three main points first:
1. At present, there is no way to ** gout
The key to gout** is to maintain a low blood uric acid level over the long term: 360 mol L or less for those without gout stones and 300 mol L for those with gout stones.
Mastering what you eat is only the basics
Gout** is based on dietary control, but it is not the only measure, and strong avoidance of specific foods can reduce uric acid by up to 60 micromol liters.
Not a substitute for medication**
Drugs such as allopurinol, febuxostat, benzbromarone, etc., should not be used as a substitute for any food or health supplement to lower uric acid levels.
Let's move on to the topicThere are three types of foods that are very beneficial for lowering uric acid levels.
1. Low-fat and skimmed dairy products
Gout** guidelines in several countries recommend that people with gout increase their intake of low-fat, skim milk or yogurt.
Ingredients such as orotate, casein, and lactalbumin are present in dairy products that help eliminate uric acid, and ingredients such as glycomacropeptides are anti-inflammatory and reduce inflammation during gout attacks.
How to choose?
The milk here is 100% pure milk, not a milk drink with other ingredients. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is advisable to choose low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
How much to drink?
According to the 2016 Dietary Guidelines, adults should drink 300 grams of pure milk per day, which is about 300 ml.
Friends with gout can refer to this advice. However, for friends with special conditions such as chronic renal insufficiency, it is best to consult a doctor before setting a personal dosage.
2. All kinds of fresh vegetables
Based on the recommendations of the 2012 U.S. Gout Prevention and Control Guidelines, people with gout are encouraged to eat more fresh vegetables.
Vegetables are low in energy and rich in dietary fiber, which makes people feel full, which is very helpful for weight control. In addition, potassium in vegetables can also promote the excretion of uric acid.
How to choose?
When choosing fresh vegetables, you don't need to worry too much about the purine content. Several recent studies have found that:The purines contained in vegetables belong to the category of "plant-based purines", which are different from the "animal-based purines" found in meat。Therefore, for gout sufferers, there is no need to worry too much about the effects of vegetables on them.
Dietary guidelines generally recommend that half of the vegetables consumed each day should be dark vegetables, such as red tomatoes, orange carrots, purple eggplants, etc.
How much to eat?
The guidelines for gout** are not specific and specific for dietary recommendations, but we can refer to the 2016 dietary guidelines recommendations, namely:**Consume 300 500 grams (6 taels and 1 catty) of vegetables per day.
Some doctors may recommend that people with gout increase their vegetable intake, such as 200 grams per meal to 600 grams a day. This is just personal advice, and the key is to be aware of the importance of adding vegetables in the first place.
3. All kinds of low-sugar fruits
Needless to say, fruit has many health benefits, especially for people suffering from gout.
How to choose?
Control the total amount of sugar"is the most important principle. Fructose stimulates the synthesis of purines in the body, leading to an increase in uric acid production. foodFructose and purines cannot be completely avoided, the key is to control the total fructose intake, choose low-sugar fruits or limit the amount of fruits consumed.
Some common low-sugar fruits include grapefruit, strawberries, etc., while fruits such as pears, grapes, and apples have a higher sugar content and need to be paid attention to their intake.
In addition,It is advisable to consume fresh fruits directly, rather than fruit juices。Fruit juices are not only high in sugar, but they also lose dietary fiber and many vitamin C during processing.
How much to eat?
According to the 2016 Dietary Guidelines, it is generally recommended that 200 to 350 grams of fresh fruit should be consumed per day.
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Tips: Eating right, exercising and getting a good night's sleep are important factors in maintaining good health.