Can I eat chicken legs if I have high uric acid levels?

Patients with high uric acid levels can eat chicken legs, but should pay attention to moderation and cooking methods. The purine content in chicken legs is relatively low, typically between 30 to 75 milligrams per 100 grams, which falls within the range of low-purine foods. Therefore, moderate consumption of chicken legs generally does not cause a significant increase in uric acid levels. Patients with high uric acid should remove the skin and fat from chicken legs as much as possible to reduce intake of fat and calories, avoiding excessive total caloric intake and weight gain, which may affect uric acid control. In addition, patients should maintain a balanced diet, consume more vegetables, fruits, and other foods rich in vitamins and minerals, and limit intake of high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal.