High uric acid is a common metabolic disease, and if not controlled in time, it is easy to cause gout and other diseases. Diet is a very important factor in daily life, and for patients with high uric acid, diet requires special attention. Some people think that people with high uric acid can't eat fish, but that's not entirely true. The director of the Department of Gastroenterology pointed out that in order to avoid gout, patients with high uric acid should eat less than high-purine foods and eat less 6 specific foods.
First of all, let's understand why patients with high uric acid should eat less high-purine foods. High-purine foods refer to foods that contain high purine components, such as meat, seafood, legumes, etc.
When the human body consumes too much high-purine food, it will lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body, which in turn can lead to diseases such as gout. Therefore, patients with high uric acid should try to avoid excessive intake of high-purine foods to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
However, not all fish are high-purine foods. The director of the gastroenterology department pointed out that some deep-sea fish, such as salmon and sea bass, contain low purine content, which is suitable for patients with high uric acid.
On the contrary, some freshwater fish, such as carp, crucian carp, etc., contain high purine content, which is not suitable for patients with high uric acid. Therefore, patients with high uric acid should choose fish foods according to their specific circumstances and avoid consuming too many high-purine foods.
In addition to eating less high-purine foods, the director of the gastroenterology department also reminded patients with high uric acid to eat less 6 specific foods. These 6 foods include:
1.Alcoholic foods: Alcoholic foods not only increase the production of uric acid, but also affect the excretion of uric acid, which can easily lead to an increase in uric acid levels in patients with high uric acid. Therefore, patients with high uric acid should try to avoid alcohol, especially high-purine alcoholic foods such as beer.
2.Red meat foods: Red meat foods are high in fat and purines, which can easily lead to elevated uric acid levels. Patients with high uric acid should eat less red meat foods, such as beef, lamb, etc., to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
3.Caffeine foods: Caffeine foods can affect the excretion of uric acid, which can easily lead to an increase in uric acid levels. Patients with high uric acid should drink less caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
4.Carbonated drinks: Carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar and caffeine, which can easily lead to elevated uric acid levels. People with high uric acid should drink less carbonated beverages to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
5.High-sugar foods: High-sugar foods can increase the production of uric acid, which can easily lead to an increase in uric acid levels. Patients with high uric acid should eat less foods that contain high sugar ingredients, such as sweets, desserts, etc., to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
6.Processed foods: Processed foods contain a lot of additives and preservatives, which can easily lead to elevated uric acid levels. People with high uric acid should eat less processed foods and choose fresh ingredients to reduce the risk of gout attacks.