Many people think that hyperuricemia and gout are the same thing, but in fact they are completely different concepts.
Can high uric acid cause gout?
Not necessarily, high uric acid in the human body does not necessarily lead to gout, and gout is not necessarily the result of excessive uric acid. But the main cause of gout is the very high concentration of uric acid in the body. This is because when the concentration of uric acid in human body is too high, uric acid will crystallize out and easily gather in human joints, which will lead to joint pain for a long time. This is gout. There are also many gout patients with low uric acid level, so there is a certain relationship between them, but it is not an inevitable condition.
Can people with high uric acid and gout eat tofu and bean products?
Tofu and bean products are common in life, not only with high nutritional value, but also with very rich varieties. Many people like tofu. For lovers of tofu and bean products, there is nothing to eat without tofu.
Tofu and bean products are related to uric acid and gout because of the purine value in tofu. What is the purine value of tofu and bean products? Generally speaking, the purine value of100g tofu is about 70 mg, which is relatively low. The purine value of each bean product is different. For example, 100 grams of mung bean sprouts contain about 130 grams of purine, which is very high and similar to seafood. Therefore, tofu is safe for patients with high uric acid and gout, but remember to eat it in moderation. After all, purine is not low.
What other foods have high purine content and are not suitable for people with gout and high uric acid?
Animal liver contains high purine value, and people with high gout and uric acid should eat less. Many people like to eat animal liver, because there are many ways to eat animal liver, which is also very common in daily life and there are many kinds. But for people with gout and high uric acid, we must resist the temptation. Animal liver is not only bad for human digestion, but also rich in fat, which is also unfavorable for weight control, and it is likely to cause high uric acid concentration, so at least eat it.
Seafood, like other foods, is a rare delicacy and is sold all year round. Although delicious, don't just consider the feeling of your mouth and ignore your health. It is better not to eat in life.
What can people with gout and high uric acid do to protect themselves from uric acid and gout?
Drink plenty of water, the high uric acid is caused by the high purine in the blood, but drinking water can effectively excrete uric acid and maintain the concentration of uric acid, so you must drink plenty of water in your daily life.
It is also a good way to exercise more. Don't think gout is bad enough, but exercise can promote the metabolic level of the body and reduce uric acid in the body, so proper exercise is very necessary.
People with gout and high uric acid can eat tofu and bean products, but it is best not to eat too much at a time, especially bean products.