Can people with high uric acid levels eat sea fish?
Feb 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
High uric acid levels generally do not recommend eating sea fish. Elevated uric acid is usually associated with impaired purine metabolism; in such cases, dietary management is important to avoid high-purine foods, as consuming them may further increase uric acid levels and negatively affect health. Most sea fish, such as salmon and hairtail, are high in purines.
High uric acid levels generally advise against eating sea fish.
Elevated uric acid is usually associated with impaired purine metabolism. Individuals with this condition should pay close attention to their diet and avoid foods high in purines, as these may further increase uric acid levels and negatively affect health. Most sea fish are high-purine foods—for example, salmon and hairtail fish. In particular, hairtail contains more than 390 mg of purines per 100 g, which can adversely affect blood uric acid levels. Therefore, people with high uric acid should avoid consuming such fish. Additionally, individuals with elevated uric acid should also avoid other high-purine foods such as lamb, beef, and animal organs. Alcohol consumption can also raise uric acid levels, so drinking alcohol should be avoided as much as possible.
Patients with high uric acid can drink plenty of water and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, which helps promote uric acid excretion. When necessary, uric acid-lowering medications such as benzbromarone tablets may be taken under a doctor's guidance. Medications that inhibit uric acid production, such as febuxostat tablets or allopurinol tablets, may also be used.
Furthermore, high uric acid levels may be related to certain chronic kidney diseases or blood disorders. Patients are advised to seek medical evaluation at a正规 hospital to identify the underlying cause and receive standardized treatment accordingly.
