Can people with high uric acid levels eat abalone?
Disease description:
My uric acid levels have always been relatively high. I don't usually consume much seafood. Yesterday, a friend gave me some live abalone. I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with high uric acid to eat abalone?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels are not advised to eat abalone, primarily because abalone contains relatively high levels of purines. The purine content in abalone is approximately 112.4 mg per 100 grams, classifying it as a moderate-purine food. For individuals with elevated uric acid levels, excessive purine intake can lead to increased uric acid production in the body, potentially worsening their condition and even triggering complications such as gout. Gout is an inflammatory disease caused by the deposition of uric acid salts in joints and soft tissues, manifesting as symptoms like joint redness, swelling, and pain. Therefore, patients with high uric acid levels should avoid consuming abalone as much as possible, especially during acute flare-ups, to prevent further elevation of uric acid levels and adverse effects on health.
