For many people with high uric acid, they often have a question:Is it OK to eat spinach?
Some people believe that spinach is high in oxalic acid and purine, so it should not be eaten by patients with high uric acid.
This question actually bothers many people. We often hear some rumors that certain foods like spinach and seafood have a great impact on uric acid.However, it is uncertain whether these foods actually cause an increase in uric acid.
The crux of the matter is that many people with high uric acid do not understand that elevated uric acid is not just due to the influence of individual foods.Rather, it is the accumulation and interaction of multiple factors in the body.
In my many years of work experience in hospitals, I often receive some patients with high uric acidconsultation，They often do not pay attention to controlling the intake of certain foods in their daily diet,This results in a gradual increase in uric acid levels.
So what foods should patients with high uric acid pay attention to in their daily life?
As for the impact of spinach on patients with high uric acid, the actual situation is not as simple as it seems.Spinach has a certain amount of purines, and purines are one of the components that make up uric acid.
Theoretically, eating foods high in purines can indeed increase the amount of uric acid produced in the body, and high uric acid conditions may occur if the kidneys' excretory function is defective.
But this does not mean that patients with high uric acid must not eat spinach.The key is to control the amount of food you eat and maintain a balanced overall diet.
I once had a patient who was a middle-aged woman with perennially high uric acid levels, and she had a deep misunderstanding about spinach.It is believed that as long as you eat spinach, it will definitely lead to an increase in uric acid.
In this way, she almost completely eliminated spinach from her diet and replaced it with other foods, but unfortunately her uric acid level did not drop significantly.
The doctor later analyzed,The root of the problem is not spinach, but her overall diet.
Therefore, patients with high uric acid have a balanced diet under the premise ofModerate intake of spinach does not directly lead to an increase in uric acid levels.
The focus is on how to control the intake of other foods with high purine content, such as beef, mutton, seafood and other animal foods.If the intake of these foods can be reasonably restricted,Then the impact of spinach can basically be ignored.
When it comes to elevated uric acid,Seafood is basically the "old enemy" that every patient with high uric acid can't avoid.Among them, the purine content of shellfish, crustaceans and other seafood products is particularly prominent, and the purine content of seafood as a whole is generally high.
Although seafood is rich in nutrients, for patients with high uric acid,Eating too much seafood will greatly increase the burden of uric acid.
I once saw a patient with high uric acid who was particularly fond of seafood, especially crab and shrimp, and as a result,His uric acid level remained high for a long time, and he even had symptoms of gout at one point.
The results of the analysis showed that the increase in uric acid was mainly due to the excessive intake of seafood.
Although seafood contains rich and diverse nutrients, patients with high uric acid must be cautious when eating it.In particular, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish are relatively high in purines.
There is nothing wrong with proper consumption, but do not overdo it.It is better to limit the number of times you eat seafood to one or two times a week, and the amount of seafood consumed at a time should not exceed 150 grams.
Patients with high uric acid should be extra careful with seafood,Red meat and offal are also key targets.
The purine content of this type of food is quite considerable,If you eat too much, the increase in uric acid level is a high probability event.Foods in the category of red meat such as beef, lamb and pork, especially offal such as liver and kidneys, have surprisingly high purine content.
Even if it is considered relatively healthy meat in our daily life,Once the intake is excessive, it may also become the "culprit" that causes the sharp rise in uric acid.
I once met an elderly man,He eats some steak or beef stew every day at noon and in the evening,Over time, his uric acid levels gradually increased, eventually causing gout.
After examination, the doctor found that he consumed too much meat every day, especially red meat and offal foods.The purines in these foods are the main cause of his elevated uric acid.
Patients with high uric acid should limit their intake of red meat and offal foods as much as possible, and when protein supplementation is necessary,Consider choosing foods that are not high in plant protein or purines, such as beans and chicken breasts.
Even if you eat meat,It is also best to choose low-fat, high-protein fish or white meat,This avoids the burden of high-purine foods.
In their daily diet, many patients with high uric acid do not realize thatHigh-sugar beverages are also a potential threat to elevated uric acid.
High-sugar beverages with high sugar content, such as carbonated drinks and fruit juice drinks, stimulate the secretion of insulin, which in turn increases the production of uric acid in the body.
When sugar intake is outside the normal range, especially when fructose intake is excessive,The liver's metabolic function of uric acid will be weakened.As a result, uric acid excretion becomes difficult, and uric acid levels rise.
There was a patient who had high levels of uric acid,But usually she is used to drinking a lot of sugary drinks.
She always drinks a bottle of sweetened carbonated drink after each meal, believing that it will help her digestion.
However, uric acid levels continue to rise as a result.Problems such as joint swelling and pain also followed,After following the doctor's instructions to cut back on sugary drinks, uric acid levels were effectively controlled.
The amount of fructose contained in high-sugar drinks should not be underestimated.Once overdosed, it will lead to metabolic imbalance in the body, which will increase the production of uric acid, and will also adversely affect the function of the kidneys to excrete uric acid.
Therefore, patients with high uric acid must avoid contact with high-sugar beverages.In particular, carbonated drinks and sweet fruit juices should not be easily tried.If you are thirsty, it is better to choose healthy drinks such as plain water and sugar-free tea.
People with high uric acid need to pay special attention to their diet, although certain foods such as spinach, seafood, and red meat are common "high uric acid danger sources".But that doesn't necessarily mean that these foods must be avoided entirely.
The key points are to scientifically control food intake and pay attention to the overall balance of the diet.
Patients with high uric acid should pay attention to reducing the intake of high-purine foods.Avoid excessive consumption of sugar- and fat-rich foods and choose foods rich in dietary fiber and plant-based proteins.
meanwhileMake sure you drink enough water to promote the excretion of uric acid from the body.This is beneficial for stabilizing uric acid levels, and developing healthy eating habits is an effective way to prevent and treat high uric acid levels in daily life.
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