Can I drink black chicken soup if I have gout?
Disease description:
After my father developed gout, there were many foods he had to avoid. Since his health was already poor, my mother wanted to nourish him by stewing black chicken soup. I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with gout to drink black chicken soup?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients are not advised to consume black chicken soup, mainly for the following reasons:
1. High purine content: Black chicken itself contains purines, which are easily dissolved in water. After prolonged cooking, a large amount of purines will enter the soup, and the longer the cooking time, the higher the purine content. For gout patients, consuming high-purine foods can elevate blood uric acid levels in the body, thus triggering or worsening gout symptoms.
2. Unfavorable for disease control: Gout is a joint system disease caused by hyperuricemia. After consuming black chicken soup, patients may experience abnormal increases in blood uric acid levels, which is not conducive to controlling and treating the condition, and may even exacerbate symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and heat.
It is recommended to eat more high-nutrition, low-purine foods, such as oats, eggs, and dairy products, to maintain stable uric acid levels and promote recovery from the condition.
