Can people with gout eat rice noodles?
Disease description:
My father was recently diagnosed with gout, and now there are many dietary restrictions. He used to enjoy eating rice noodles. I would like to ask, can someone with gout eat rice noodles?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can eat rice noodles, but should do so in moderation. Rice noodles, made from rice, have a relatively low purine content and fall into the category of low-purine foods. Generally, 100 grams of rice noodles contain about 25 milligrams of purine, and moderate consumption will not significantly affect uric acid levels in gout patients. Rice noodles have a high starch content; excessive consumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause indigestion. Therefore, gout patients should control their intake and avoid overeating rice noodles. At the same time, they should also follow the principle of a low-purine diet and avoid other high-purine foods, such as seafood and animal offal, in order to maintain stable uric acid levels.
