Can patients with high uric acid eat cured meat?
Mar 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
People with high uric acid levels can eat preserved pork, but only in small amounts. Consuming foods high in purines increases the purine load in the body, which cannot be effectively excreted, leading to further elevation of uric acid levels and resulting in hyperuricemia or gouty arthritis. Preserved pork is a high-purine food, containing more than 150 mg of purines per 100 grams. Therefore, it is recommended to calculate the intake of preserved pork according to the daily limit for purine consumption.
Patients with high uric acid levels can generally consume preserved pork, but they should eat only small amounts and avoid excessive intake. The detailed explanation is as follows:
For patients with elevated uric acid, consuming foods high in purines may impair the body's ability to excrete purines, leading to further increases in uric acid levels. This can result in asymptomatic hyperuricemia or symptomatic gouty arthritis. Preserved pork is a high-purine food, containing more than 150 mg of purines per 100 grams. Excessive consumption by individuals with high uric acid may further elevate uric acid levels and trigger the aforementioned conditions. However, moderate, small amounts usually do not cause significant adverse effects. Therefore, patients with high uric acid are advised to calculate their preserved pork intake according to their daily purine intake.
Patients with high uric acid should routinely eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy, greasy, and cold foods.
