Can patients with gout eat sea cucumbers?

Gout patients can eat sea cucumbers, but should do so in moderation. Sea cucumbers are a low-purine food, with purine content typically around 4 to 5 mg per 100 grams, significantly lower than the standard for high-purine foods. Therefore, the purine content in sea cucumbers does not significantly affect the uric acid levels in patients with gout and will not trigger or worsen gout symptoms. In addition, sea cucumbers are rich in high-quality protein, various minerals and trace elements, as well as active components such as sea cucumber saponins, offering multiple health benefits including immune enhancement, anti-fatigue effects, lipid regulation, and delaying aging. These components are beneficial to the health of gout patients and can be consumed moderately to supplement nutrition. However, gout patients should also pay attention to controlling the intake of sea cucumbers to avoid excessive consumption causing physical discomfort. At the same time, they should follow the principle of a low-purine diet and avoid other high-purine foods such as seafood, animal offal, and meat, to maintain stable uric acid levels.