Can people with high uric acid levels eat yellow catfish?

May 08, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I’ve always enjoyed eating fish, but my health hasn’t been great lately. Recent tests revealed elevated uric acid levels. I’d like to ask: Is it safe for someone with high uric acid to eat yellow catfish?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with both hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid) and hyperlipidemia (elevated blood lipids) should avoid consuming yellow catfish. Relatively speaking, yellow catfish contains a relatively high level of purines; consumption by patients with hyperuricemia may further elevate uric acid levels and exacerbate their condition. Additionally, yellow catfish contains a certain amount of cholesterol, which may also raise blood lipid levels. Therefore, patients with both hyperuricemia and hyperlipidemia should generally avoid eating yellow catfish. We hope this information is helpful to you, and wish you good health.