Can I eat salted duck eggs if I have high uric acid levels?
Disease description:
My uric acid levels have always been relatively high. With the weather getting hotter now, I've been drinking more congee. Recently, I have been craving some salted duck eggs. I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with high uric acid levels to eat salted duck eggs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can eat salted duck eggs but should control the amount consumed. The purine content in salted duck eggs is not high, typically containing about 6.6mg of purines per 100g, which categorizes them as low-purine food. Moderate consumption will not significantly affect uric acid levels. However, salted duck eggs are high in cholesterol and contain significant amounts of salt and protein, which may influence human metabolism. For patients with high uric acid levels, excessive intake of calories and salt may worsen metabolic disorders and affect uric acid control. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with high uric acid consume salted duck eggs in moderation, no more than two per day, and avoid long-term heavy consumption. If necessary, dietary adjustments and treatments should be made under the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist.
