Gout is a painful condition that results from excessive levels of uric acid in your blood. Gout can be caused by genetic factors, obesity, lead exposure and eating foods high in purine. Gout can be controlled by avoiding purine-rich foods. This can be difficult to do. However, it is possible to remove some foods that have high purine levels from your diet. What are purines? And why are they one of the main causes of gout. Purines are chemical compounds that are found in the cells of our bodies and in the foods we eat.
Uric Acid Level
Because uric acids helps protect our blood vessels’ linings from damage, purines must be broken down into uric. However, uric acid levels that are too high can lead to serious health problems. Gouty arthritis is caused by uric acid crystallizing and getting deposited in the joints, kidneys, and other organs. Purines are essential for our health. However, it is important to keep them in check. However, not all purines are created equal and it is not possible to say that every food we eat causes gout. Gout is most commonly caused by purines found in meat and fish.
Purines found in dairy products are not thought to be a cause of gout. In fact, they may help prevent it. If a person’s diet is suspected to be a cause of gout, they are advised to eat a low-purine diet. If a person’s condition is already severe, they are asked to reduce their daily intake of purines to between 100 and 150 milligrams. You should know that a 3.5-ounce serving each of anchovies and mackerel, mussels or kidney, liver, and other meat products can contain up to 1,000 mg of purines.
Gout can also be caused by legumes (green and dried peas as well as lentils, beans, lentils, and beans), asparagus, mushrooms, wheat bran, and oatmeal. Beer is also known to cause gout, as it contains yeast. Gout sufferers must remember that a high-fat and high-protein diet is one major cause of gout. It is best to avoid fatty white meats, beef, and roast chicken.
Remember
Gout sufferers should eat a diet low in fat and protein, and high in complex carbohydrate intake. Alkaline foods counter high levels of urinary acid. Alkaline foods include bananas, potatoes and oranges as well as figs, dandelion leaves, and cacao. These foods should not be harmful to any other health conditions the person may have.