When people talk about gout, many shudder because once afflicted with gout, they suffer from it for a long time.
In daily life, a little carelessness may trigger other ailments, so people should be cautious about gout, or else they may regret it later. If the uric acid levels in the body are high, attention should be paid to daily diet, avoiding high-purine foods even if they are favored.
Real case: Mr. Li (alias), 63 years old this year, his wife passed away three years ago, and his son works in a big city, so Mr. Li often lives alone. The daughter-in-law wanted to bring Mr. Li to the city to take care of him, but Mr. Li was accustomed to living in the countryside and couldn’t forget some old friends, so he did not go to the city.
Some time ago, when Mr. Li woke up in the morning, he felt something was wrong with his body. His leg joints were very painful, and his lower back was sore. At first, Mr. Li didn’t pay much attention, thinking that minor health issues were normal at his age.
A month later, Mr. Li’s condition did not improve, but rather worsened, especially in the evenings when the pain became more intense. Mr. Li realized that he was unwell, so he quickly called his son and went to the hospital for an examination. After a full-body check-up by the doctor, it was found that Mr. Li’s uric acid level was as high as 980, his kidney cells were gradually necrotic, and he was ultimately diagnosed with kidney failure.
Mr. Li could not believe the diagnosis and asked the doctor about the cause.
The doctor, after understanding Mr. Li’s lifestyle habits, said: Regular consumption of high-purine foods will corrode your kidneys, so avoid them early.
Doctor: To prevent kidney “disposal,” eliminate 3 types of foods from the table as soon as possible
1. Organ meats
Apparently, Mr. Li often enjoyed having a few drinks with old friends, and as a side dish, they would have high-purine foods without restrictions, leading to the high uric acid levels in Mr. Li’s body.
Research shows that every 100 grams of organ meats contain approximately 300-800 milliliters of purine substances, ranking them high on the purine-rich food list.
Frequent consumption can cause a rapid rise in uric acid in the body, corroding the kidneys with a surplus of uric acid, damaging the kidneys and causing renal pathology.
2. Spinach
Spinach is a common dish, containing essential vitamins and trace elements for the body. However, spinach also contains oxalic acid, which in the body converts to calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals can inhibit kidney function in toxin removal, leading to impaired detoxification function.
3. Thick broth
In daily life, thick broths are used to nourish the body, but unbeknownst to many, for patients with high uric acid, these thick broths are toxic. When cooking broths, high-purine foods like lamb, beef, and chicken are often used, and these purines easily dissolve in the water, significantly increasing the purine content in the broth.
Is soy milk a trigger for gout?
Soy milk is commonly consumed for breakfast, as it is a soy product. Many people assume it’s a high-purine food, but the actual purine content is minimal. After grinding the soybeans and diluting with water, 100 grams of soy milk contains approximately 30 milligrams of purine substances, categorizing it as low-purine food. However, for individuals with high uric acid levels, it’s still advisable to consume in moderation.
Caution: Avoid consuming unprocessed soy milk products.
Daily lowering of uric acid levels, diligently do 2 things
1. Timely supplement substances that lower uric acid
2. Diligently hydrate
Water is the source of life and essential for the body, as the body contains around 70% water. Studies show a healthy body requires approximately 2500 milliliters of water daily to ensure effective blood circulation, accelerate metabolic functions, and timely excrete uric acid and toxins from the body, aiding in reducing uric acid levels.
References:
【1】Clinical Analysis of Gout and High Uric Acid in Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Gao Jinhui; Xu Jinfang; Feng Shaohua; Tian Lin; Yun Zhonghai
【2】Clinical Analysis of Joint Pain and Gout Treated with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Liu Weiwei; Gao Yongxiang; Li Xueping; Mei Xiang; Zhang Baocheng
