Can people with gout eat beef tripe?

Gout patients are not advised to consume beef tripe, as beef tripe has a relatively high purine content. Purines are precursor substances of uric acid, and gout is precisely caused by excessively high levels of uric acid in the body. As an animal organ meat, beef tripe generally contains high levels of purines. After consumption, these purines are metabolized in the body into uric acid, potentially increasing blood uric acid concentrations and triggering or worsening gout symptoms such as joint pain and swelling. Therefore, to control uric acid levels and prevent disease progression, patients with gout should avoid eating beef tripe and other high-purine foods, such as seafood and animal organ meats. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to adjusting their diet, maintaining a low-purine diet, and following medical advice for standardized treatment.