Can patients with gout consume pepper powder?

Gout patients can consume small amounts of pepper powder, but should pay attention to controlling the intake. Pepper powder itself has a low purine content and is not considered a high-purine food, thus it does not significantly increase uric acid levels in gout patients. However, pepper powder is spicy and irritating; excessive consumption may cause certain physical discomfort. Particularly for gout patients, overconsumption might trigger or worsen discomfort symptoms such as joint pain. Therefore, it is recommended that gout patients consume pepper powder in moderation and avoid excessive intake. Meanwhile, gout patients should also maintain a low-purine diet, avoid consuming excessive high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, and drink adequate amounts of water to promote uric acid excretion and reduce uric acid levels.