Can patients with gout eat bee hive products?

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A relative gave us a beehive, but my father has suffered from gout for a long time. Can patients with gout consume beehives?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Gout patients can consume honeycomb in moderation, but should maintain a balanced and diverse diet and avoid intake of high-purine foods. 1. Low purine content: Honeycomb is a low-purine food, which does not significantly increase uric acid levels in gout patients after consumption, thereby not aggravating their condition. 2. Moderate consumption: Although honeycomb does not have direct adverse effects on gout patients, it is still recommended to consume it in moderation to maintain a balanced and diverse diet. 3. Other dietary considerations: Gout patients should avoid high-purine foods such as seafood, animal offal, and hot pot. Additionally, they should drink plenty of water to promote uric acid excretion.