With the improvement of living standards, many people have already contracted gout at a young age, and they dare not touch high purine foods such as seafood and beer. But even with strict dietary restrictions, many patients still express that gout keeps recurring, even becoming more severe each time.
What is the reason for this?
I have already abstained from eating, why does gout still occur?
There are two main reasons for this:
Firstly, nearly 80% of uric acid in the human blood is produced by self metabolism, while the remaining 20% of uric acid is influenced by dietary habits. Dietary restrictions alone are not enough.
Secondly, many friends are accustomed to using meat and vegetables to determine the level of purine in food, always believing that the purine content in vegetarian dishes is very low.
Little did they know that some vegetarian dishes (such as seaweed, lentils, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, etc.) are exceptions. If eaten too much, it can still cause gout attacks.
Not only that, long-term vegetarianism will lead to malnutrition and insulin resistance, which will lead to diabetes, kidney disease and other diseases.
Since dietary restrictions have little effect on preventing gout recurrence, should patients not pay attention to the purine content in their food?
Getting gout, eating in this way is healthy
1. If in the remission period of gout
If there are no obvious symptoms, there is no need to specifically limit the intake of high purine foods. The diet can be balanced and diverse, and it is recommended to manage according to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents (2022).
2. If in the period of gout attack
If there is severe redness and swelling in the joint area, it is important to pay attention to the purine content of food, especially animal foods.
The ones with high purine content include:
There are mainly shellfish, dried shrimp, animal organs, and some fish, with purine content ranging from 200 to 400mg/100g.
But no matter at which stage, gout patients should not only manage their diet, but also pay attention to these aspects:
Do three things well to stay away from gout troubles
1. Drink plenty of water
For gout patients, drinking plenty of plain water can help eliminate uric acid from the body. It is recommended to drink 2500ml of water every day, but sugary drinks and fruit juice should be avoided as much as possible.
2. Multi sport
Proper exercise is not only beneficial for maintaining blood flow and reducing insulin resistance, but also for relieving joint pain and improving joint function.
Gout patients can choose some low-intensity aerobic exercise, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking, swimming, slow cycling, and so on.
3. Regular inspections
Gout can also increase the risk of many diseases, so patients should regularly visit the rheumatology and immunology department or endocrine department of the hospital to check their blood uric acid levels, and follow medical advice to take medication on time.
In summary, dietary restrictions can only serve as an auxiliary measure for preventing and treating gout, so patients can adjust their diet according to their condition and medical advice without constantly controlling their diet~