With the gradual improvement of living standards, more and more friends are troubled by the problem of high uric acid. I often hear friends ask this question: What kind of food is the "enemy" of high uric acid? Woolen cloth? This article will briefly share this knowledge:
As for the mechanism of hyperuric acid, if we put it simply, it mainly involves two aspects: source and outlet. There are two main sources of uric acid in the blood. Most uric acid comes from the metabolism of our own cells. In the process of constant metabolism of cells, the nucleotide substances left behind by apoptotic cells pass through a series of oxidative metabolism processes. in the body, it is converted into uric acid; and a small part of the uric acid comes from the purine in the external dietary intake. After the purine enters the human body, it will also be converted into uric acid through a series of metabolic processes. This part of the exogenous Uric acid accounts for about 20% of the total source of uric acid in the body.
Most vegetables, first of all, contain relatively little purine and have little impact on uric acid and gout. Secondly, fresh vegetables are rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber can enhance the feeling of fullness, which can reduce food intake. Eating less high-calorie and high-fat foods is beneficial to gout control. Vegetables are also rich in potassium, which can reduce uric acid precipitation and help uric acid excretion. Finally, research has found that vitamin C is also good for gout. Experiments have found that for patients who only have elevated uric acid but have not experienced acute attacks, taking 500 mg of vitamin C tablets every day can reduce serum uric acid levels. You must know that vitamin C almost all comes from As for vegetables and fruits.
The first is winter melon. Winter melon can be a diuretic and laxative, helping to eliminate uric acid in the body. It also has low calories and sugar content, making it very suitable for patients with gout and diabetes. Then there is cucumber, which is similar to winter melon. They are both foods with high water content and can reduce swelling, diuretic and sugar control. Zucchini is also one of the optional vegetables. The water content of zucchini is a little higher than that of winter melon, but it is richer in dietary fiber and has a stronger sense of satiety. It is especially beneficial to patients with gout and diabetes. In addition, there is the common radish, which is known as "little ginseng". It contains a variety of trace elements and dietary fiber, which helps to discharge metabolites from the body. In addition, long-term consumption of radish can reduce blood lipids, soften blood vessels, and prevent coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, etc.
Not all vegetables are "natural enemies" for patients with high uric acid. Spinach is an exception. Because it contains high purine content and phytic acid, you should eat as little as possible. In addition to spinach, dried seaweed, beans, mushrooms, etc., you should eat less because they contain high amounts of purine. The last thing I want to say is that instead of choosing a certain vegetable to eat vigorously, it is better to increase diversity in vegetable selection and eat a variety of vegetables to supplement the body with sufficient and balanced nutrition. While eating more vegetables, we must also Moderately reducing the intake of some high-purine foods and high-calorie foods can better regulate the body's uric acid level through diet.