Can patients with gout drink plum juice?

Gout patients are not advised to consume large amounts of plum juice over a long period. The reasons are as follows: 1. Purine content: Plum juice contains a certain amount of purines. Gout is primarily caused by purine metabolism disorders and impaired uric acid excretion. Long-term, excessive intake of purines can increase uric acid levels in the body, possibly leading to the deposition of gout crystals and worsening gout symptoms. 2. Sugar content: Plum juice also contains relatively high levels of sugar. A high-sugar diet has significant adverse effects on patients with gout, especially adolescent gout patients. Excessive sugar intake can interfere with uric acid metabolism and excretion, which is detrimental to controlling the condition. Gout patients should try to avoid or limit their intake of plum juice in daily life. They should primarily follow a low-purine, low-sugar diet and increase their consumption of fruits, vegetables, and other foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber to maintain stable uric acid levels.