High uric acid, the once neglected "fourth highest", has gradually attracted people's attention. It is ranked with high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar, and has become one of the four major killers of health hazards.
Uric acid is a product of purine metabolism in the body, and under normal circumstances, uric acid is excreted from the body through the kidneys. However, when uric acid production is excessive or excretion is reduced, uric acid levels can rise, resulting in hyperuricemia.
High uric acid is particularly damaging to the kidneys. Uric acid crystals are deposited in kidney tissue, which can lead to the occurrence of kidney stones, chronic nephritis and other diseases. Long-term high uric acid status can lead to gradual impairment of kidney function, which eventually leads to kidney failure.
In addition, high uric acid can also affect the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and other diseases. Not only that, but high uric acid can also cause damage to the joints.
When uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints, it can cause joint inflammation, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain in the joints. This pain is often exacerbated at night, seriously affecting the quality of sleep and quality of life of patients.
According to authoritative reports, the number of gout patients in China has exceeded 80 million, which is a staggering number. Gout has become the second most common metabolic disease in China, second only to diabetes.
Even more worryingly, the incidence of gout is growing at a staggering 9The annual growth rate of 7% is climbing rapidly. Purine metabolism disorders are an important factor leading to elevated uric acid, and legumes have always been considered high-purine foods, so they are regarded as "forbidden areas" by many gout patients.
However, should we really generalize soy products as the "culprit" of gout? In recent years, more and more studies have pointed out that the purines of plants have a relatively small impact on the human body, while soybeans also have the effect of controlling weight and promoting uric acid excretion.
In fact, not all legumes are high-purine foods. For example, dried beans such as soybeans, mung beans, black beans, and bean curd are all ultra-high purine foods, while white kidney beans, flower kidney beans, and some tofu products have relatively low purine values. Northern tofu, dried tofu and thicker soy milk belong to the low- to medium-purine foods.
So, how should patients with gout and high uric acid choose legumes? For low-purine legumes such as soy milk, bean sprouts, etc., patients can eat with confidence, but excessive added sugar and oil should be avoided.
For high-purine foods such as yuba and southern tofu, you can taste them in moderation, but it is best to avoid them during the acute attack of gout. As for ultra-high purine beans such as soybeans and black beans, patients can cook them with cereals and white rice, but the intake should be controlled. Rather than being afraid of eating all kinds of soy products, the following foods should be eaten less.
Although there are many factors that cause gout, diet is a very important factor. Therefore, for people who want to keep their blood uric acid levels stable, they need to pay attention to their dietary choices.
Organ meats
Animal offal is a high-purine food, such as duck liver, pig brain, etc., which contains up to hundreds of milligrams of purines per 100 grams. Therefore, for gout patients, these foods should be avoided as much as possible.
Alcohol
Although the purine content of alcohol is not high, it will reduce the excretion of uric acid and increase uric acid production, which will increase the level of blood uric acid in the body, which can easily cause gout attacks.
Sugar-sweetened beverages
These drinks usually contain large amounts of glucose or fructose, which promote uric acid production, as well as insulin resistance, indirectly reducing uric acid excretion. Therefore, gout patients should try to drink as little as possible from these drinks.
Condiments
Condiments such as chicken essence and chicken fresh powder contain up to hundreds of milligrams of purines per 100 grams. In addition, spicy and stimulating condiments such as chili, mustard, and pepper are also easy to excite nerves and promote gout attacks.
Gout is closely related to the level of uric acid in the body, and water is an important carrier of uric acid excretion. Therefore, drinking plenty of water can indeed help control gout. However, drinking water is not simply "the more you drink, the better", but the right approach and timing.
1. Choose the right drinking water. Low-purine drinks such as purified water and mineral water are more beneficial for gout patients. Avoid drinks that contain high fructose and purines, such as soft drinks, fruit juices, etc.
2. The time to drink water is also crucial. A glass of water in the morning can help thin the uric acid concentration in the blood and reduce gout symptoms. Drinking water before meals can enhance satiety and reduce the intake of high-purine foods.
3. The amount of water to drink also needs to be controlled appropriately. Daily water intake should be adjusted according to the individual's weight, urine output, and other factors, maintaining a moderate urine output can help to eliminate excess uric acid from the body.
4. It is also very important to properly hydrate before and after exercise. Drinking water before exercise can reduce uric acid concentration and prevent gout attacks during exercise; Drinking water after exercise can help replace lost water and promote uric acid excretion.
5. Gout patients also need to pay special attention to their diet. Moderate intake of low-purine foods, such as vegetables and fruits, can reduce the production of uric acid in the body.
At the same time, a reasonable combination of dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients can help improve the body's immunity and better resist gout.