Can patients with gout eat strawberries?
Disease description:
My father has always enjoyed eating strawberries, but he stopped after being diagnosed with gout. I would like to ask whether patients with gout should avoid eating strawberries.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can eat strawberries. Strawberries are a low-purine food, containing approximately 21 mg of purines per 100 grams, which is far below the threshold for high-purine foods and therefore does not significantly affect uric acid levels in gout patients. Strawberries are rich in minerals, vitamins, and trace elements such as vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Moderate consumption can provide nutritional support for gout patients. In addition, the dietary fiber and water content in strawberries help promote gastrointestinal motility and aid digestion, which is also beneficial for gout patients. Although strawberries are beneficial for gout patients, they should not be consumed in excess, as overconsumption of any food may have adverse effects on the body. At the same time, gout patients should also avoid high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal in their daily diet to control uric acid levels.
