Can I eat sea cucumber with millet porridge if I have high uric acid?

Mar 27, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, patients with high uric acid levels can generally consume sea cucumber and millet porridge, as long as it is eaten in moderation. Sea cucumbers contain higher levels of purines compared to vegetables, fruits, milk, and similar foods; excessive consumption may lead to increased uric acid levels and trigger gout. Individuals with elevated uric acid should focus on eating more low-purine foods and obtain nutritional support from plant-based proteins, eggs, and milk.

  

  Under normal circumstances, patients with high uric acid levels can generally consume sea cucumber and millet porridge, provided they do so in moderation. Specific details are as follows:

  Sea cucumber is a marine food and belongs to alkaline foods, which have relatively low purine content. Individuals with elevated uric acid can safely eat moderate amounts without worsening their condition. Sea cucumber is highly nutritious, particularly rich in protein, making it an excellent tonic. It helps enhance memory, delay aging of reproductive organs, prevent arteriosclerosis, and has anti-cancer properties. In addition, sea cucumber effectively replenishes physical strength, increases nutritional intake, boosts immunity, enhances disease resistance, improves overall constitution, and accelerates recovery from illness. For individuals with high uric acid, daily dietary purine intake should not exceed 200 milligrams, and high-purine foods must be avoided to prevent gout attacks. Foods containing more than 150 milligrams of purine per 100 grams are considered high in purine. However, millet contains only 7.3 milligrams of purine per 100 grams, making millet porridge suitable for moderate consumption by those with high uric acid. Nevertheless, excessive intake should be avoided, as the purine content in sea cucumber is higher than that in vegetables, fruits, and milk. Overconsumption may lead to increased uric acid levels and trigger gout.

  It is important to note that individuals with high uric acid should focus on consuming more low-purine foods and obtain adequate nutrition from plant-based proteins, eggs, and milk.