Can people with high uric acid levels eat fish maw?
Disease description:
My uric acid levels have always been relatively high, and I have been regulating my health accordingly. Recently, I was thinking about eating some fish maw (swim bladder), and I would like to ask: is it okay for someone with high uric acid to consume fish maw?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels should carefully consider whether to consume fish maw (dried fish bladder). Although fish maw is nutritious, its high purine content may be detrimental to uric acid control. Fish maw, which is the dried product of fish swim bladders, is rich in collagen, protein, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. For the general population, moderate consumption of fish maw can help supplement essential nutrients and benefit overall health. However, fish maw also contains relatively high levels of purines, with purine content possibly exceeding 150 mg per 100 grams, making it one of the high-purine foods. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with high uric acid levels avoid or limit their consumption of fish maw and follow dietary guidance from their physicians. At the same time, they may also benefit from consuming more low-purine, high-fiber foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, to promote uric acid excretion and support overall health.
