Can people with gout eat garlic chives?
Disease description:
My father used to really enjoy eating Chinese chives and garlic sprouts. Now that he has gout, there are more dietary restrictions, and he hasn't eaten garlic sprouts anymore. I'd like to ask, is it true that garlic sprouts should not be consumed by people with gout?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can consume garlic chives, for the following reasons:
1. Garlic chives have a low purine content, so consuming them generally does not cause significant fluctuations in blood uric acid levels, making them suitable for gout patients.
2. Garlic chives are rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients provide certain health benefits to gout patients, including promoting gastrointestinal motility, inhibiting fat absorption in the intestines, and reducing blood lipid and cholesterol levels. These benefits are particularly valuable for gout patients with comorbid hyperlipidemia or elevated blood sugar.
Gout patients should also maintain a low-purine diet and limit the intake of high-purine foods to keep uric acid levels stable and prevent gout attacks or worsening of symptoms.
