Can I eat blueberries if I have high uric acid?
Disease description:
My uric acid level has always been high, and I've been regulating my body condition. The day before yesterday, I didn't pay attention and ate some blueberries. I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with high uric acid to eat blueberries?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can eat blueberries. Blueberries are a fruit with low purine content; the purine content per 100 grams of blueberries is much lower than 50 milligrams, and some data even show it to be less than 25 milligrams per 100 grams, thus not significantly increasing uric acid levels. In addition, blueberries are rich in various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C and vitamin A, which are beneficial for the body. Blueberries also have low fructose content, with less than 4 grams of fructose per 100 grams of blueberries, so they will not affect uric acid excretion due to excessive fructose intake. It should be noted that although blueberries are safe for patients with high uric acid levels, food intake should always be moderate, as excessive consumption of blueberries may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, patients who are allergic to blueberries should avoid eating them.
