Can patients with gout eat chicken and duck meat?
Disease description:
My father used to enjoy eating poultry, but since developing gout, he has had to avoid many foods and basically no longer eats chicken or duck meat. I would like to ask, can people with gout eat chicken or duck meat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can eat chicken and duck meat, but should pay attention to the following points:
1. **Timing of consumption**: During an acute gout attack, patients are advised to avoid eating chicken and duck meat, as uric acid levels are already elevated and consumption may exacerbate the condition. Once the gout attack has subsided and the patient's serum uric acid level is within the target range, moderate consumption may be acceptable.
2. **Amount of consumption**: Chicken and duck meat are considered moderate in purine content. Patients should consume only small amounts in daily life to avoid excessive purine intake, which may cause fluctuations in uric acid levels.
3. **Cooking methods**: Patients should avoid drinking chicken or duck broth, as these broths are rich in purines and may easily lead to an increase in uric acid levels.
4. **Overall diet**: Gout patients should maintain a low-purine diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, increase dietary fiber intake, and avoid high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood.
