Can I eat lemons if I have high uric acid levels?
Disease description:
I personally like to eat sour foods, especially lemons. However, I have high uric acid levels and would like to know if people with high uric acid can consume lemons.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can consume lemons. As a fruit, lemons have a very low purine content, typically containing only about 3 milligrams of purine per 100 grams, making them a low-purine food that does not significantly affect uric acid levels. Moreover, although lemons taste acidic, they produce alkaline substances after metabolism in the body, which helps regulate the body's acid-base balance and thereby benefits uric acid metabolism and reduces blood uric acid levels. In addition, lemons are rich in various nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are beneficial to overall health. Therefore, patients with high uric acid levels can consume lemons in moderation but should also control their overall purine intake, maintain a low-salt and low-fat diet, and follow the dietary adjustments and treatments recommended by their doctor or nutritionist.
