Can people with gout eat yellow catfish?
Apr 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
Gout patients are generally advised to avoid eating yellow catfish, as it contains a high amount of purines which may worsen the condition after consumption. However, if there are no obvious symptoms of gout, small amounts may be consumed. Ultimately, whether or not to eat yellow catfish should be determined based on individual circumstances, and it is advisable to avoid spicy or stimulating foods when consuming it.
Patients with gout should generally avoid eating yellow catfish, as it contains a high amount of purines, which may worsen the condition after consumption. However, if there are no obvious symptoms of gout, small amounts may be consumed occasionally.
Gout is associated to some extent with dietary habits, underlying diseases, or genetic factors, and can cause swelling, pain in joints, muscles, and soft tissues, as well as symptoms such as limb fatigue. After being diagnosed with gout, patients usually need to pay attention to their diet by avoiding seafood and foods high in purine. Although yellow catfish is a freshwater fish, it contains significant amounts of purines, cholesterol, and other components.
Consuming yellow catfish increases the body's purine levels, which may lead to elevated uric acid, potentially triggering gout attacks or exacerbating existing symptoms, thus interfering with medical treatment. Therefore, gout patients are generally advised not to eat yellow catfish. However, if a patient’s gout is not in an acute phase and there are no significant discomfort symptoms, small quantities may be acceptable. Yellow catfish contains certain trace elements and can help supplement nutritional needs.
Besides this, whether gout patients should eat yellow catfish depends on individual circumstances. However, when consuming it, one should avoid spicy or irritating foods.
