Can people with gout eat egg yolks?
Disease description:
My father has always had the habit of eating eggs in the morning. Now he has been diagnosed with gout. I would like to ask whether he can still eat egg yolks in the future?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can eat egg yolks, but should do so in moderation. Egg yolks are low in purines, so their consumption does not significantly increase uric acid levels in the body or trigger gout attacks. Additionally, egg yolks are rich in nutrients such as lecithin, vitelline, and unsaturated fatty acids, and moderate consumption can help supplement essential nutrients. For gout patients with concurrent hyperlipidemia, egg yolk intake should be minimized because egg yolks contain relatively high levels of cholesterol, and excessive intake may worsen hyperlipidemia. At the same time, gout patients should also maintain a low-purine diet, limit the intake of high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, and follow the advice of a doctor or nutritionist to develop a reasonable dietary plan.
