What should you not eat if you have high uric acid?

　　High uric acid is not a trivial matter. If left unchecked for a long time, it may lead to gout, kidney stones or even kidney failure. Although some uric acid comes from body metabolism, diet is the key "driver." Take one wrong bite and uric acid spikes ； Eating right can effectively control the disease. So, what should you not eat if you have high uric acid? In fact, what we really need to avoid are mainly several types of "high purine + kidney-damaging" foods and drugs, which are explained one by one below.

Foods that people with high uric acid should not eat

　　1. High purine animal offal

　　Such as pig liver, pig kidney, chicken liver, duck intestine, etc., which have extremely high purine content (containing 150-1000 mg of purine per 100 grams). Ingestion will cause a sudden increase in the production of uric acid in the body, which can easily induce an acute attack of gout. People with high uric acid need to strictly avoid eating this type of food.

　　2.Alcoholic drinks

　　Especially beer, which has high purine content and inhibits uric acid excretion.； Although white wine and rice wine are low in purines, alcohol can also affect uric acid metabolism. Even a small amount of drinking may lead to an increase in uric acid and increase the risk of gout. People with high uric acid should try not to drink alcohol at all.

　　3. High fructose drinks

　　Coke, fruit drinks, milk tea, etc. contain a large amount of fructose syrup. Fructose will promote the production of uric acid in the body and reduce the excretion of uric acid. Long-term consumption of such drinks will continue to increase blood uric acid levels, which is not conducive to disease control. People with high uric acid need to use boiled water instead.

　　4. Some seafood and thick broth

　　Seafood such as sardines, anchovies, and shellfish are high in purine content； In thick broths and hot pot soups that have been simmered for a long time, purine will dissolve into the soup. Eating these foods will increase the source of uric acid and easily cause uric acid fluctuations. People with high uric acid should eat less or not at all.

Foods suitable for people with high uric acid

　　1. Low purine fresh vegetables

　　Such as cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, etc. (containing less than 25 mg of purine per 100 grams), which are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, are low in calories and can promote intestinal peristalsis. Moderate consumption will not only not increase uric acid, but also help maintain the body's metabolic balance, making it suitable for daily consumption.

　　2.High quality low purine protein

　　Choose eggs, low-fat milk, sugar-free yogurt, etc. These foods are low in purine and can provide the body with essential amino acids. Compared with red meat, it is more suitable for people with high uric acid to supplement protein to avoid protein deficiency caused by limiting purine intake.

　　3. Alkaline foods and grains

　　Cereals such as corn, millet, and oats, as well as alkaline vegetables such as carrots and pumpkins, help alkalize urine and promote the dissolution and excretion of uric acid. Substituting some grains for polished rice and white flour can enrich nutritional intake and help control uric acid levels.

Daily care for high uric acid

　　1. Ensure adequate drinking water

　　Drink 2000-2500 ml of boiled water or light tea every day and avoid sugary drinks. Sufficient water can increase urine output, help uric acid be excreted through urine, reduce uric acid deposition in the body, and reduce the risk of forming uric acid stones.

　　2. Moderate and regular exercise

　　Choose low-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, swimming, and cycling, 3-5 times a week, for about 30 minutes each time. Avoid strenuous exercise or sudden large-scale exercise to prevent lactic acid accumulation from inhibiting uric acid excretion. You also need to replenish water in time after exercise.

　　3. Regular work and rest to control weight

　　Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, and avoid staying up late. Staying up late will disrupt the metabolic rhythm and affect uric acid excretion. At the same time, control your weight through reasonable diet and exercise to avoid obesity, which will increase the incidence of hyperuricemia and gout.

　　4. Regular monitoring and compliance with medical advice

　　Check blood uric acid levels regularly every month to understand changes in condition； If you are already taking uric acid-lowering drugs, you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions and do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop the drug on your own. When joint redness, swelling, pain and other discomfort occur, seek medical treatment promptly to avoid delay in treatment.

　　Drink more than 2000 ml of water every day to dilute urine, help uric acid be excreted from the kidneys, and prevent stones. You can also drink an appropriate amount of water before going to bed and at night. Eating less visceral seafood, abstaining from alcohol and sweets, and staying away from thick soups and high-fat diets are the last words to control uric acid. Keep your mouth shut to avoid gout pain.