Can people with gout eat water caltrop (Euryale ferox)?
Disease description:
Gorgon fruit (Euryale ferox) is really delicious, and I personally enjoy eating it very much. However, my gout has flared up in the past few days, and I would like to know, is it okay for someone with gout to eat gorgon fruit?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can consume Euryale ferox (Gorgon fruit). Euryale ferox offers various benefits, including improving gastrointestinal function, nourishing the stomach, invigorating qi, refreshing the mind, and strengthening the body. Importantly, it contains very low levels of purines and is not considered a high-purine food; therefore, moderate consumption of Euryale ferox will not adversely affect gout patients. Euryale ferox is not only rich in nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, riboflavin, selenium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus, but also has medicinal properties, including alleviating diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, and strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi. Moderate consumption of Euryale ferox helps supplement essential nutrients and benefits overall health. Although Euryale ferox is relatively safe for gout patients, food intake should always be moderate, as excessive consumption may cause indigestion or other issues. Additionally, gout patients should avoid high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood products to control uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
