Can people with gout eat lettuce?
Disease description:
I usually enjoy eating lettuce, and stir-fried lettuce with meat is really delicious. However, my gout has flared up in the past few days, so I'm being cautious about what I eat. I would like to know, can people with gout eat lettuce?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can consume lettuce and moderate consumption is beneficial to health. Lettus is a low-purine food with very low purine content; therefore, patients during the acute发作期, intermission phase, or chronic phase of gout can all consume lettuce in moderation without adversely affecting their condition. Additionally, lettuce is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, which help promote intestinal motility, improve digestive function, and have a certain diuretic effect that aids in the excretion of uric acid. For patients with gout complicated by obesity, high blood sugar, or high blood lipids, lettuce has a low-calorie content, and moderate consumption can also help with weight loss and disease management.
