Can patients with gout consume donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao)?
Disease description:
My father has had gout for several years. Recently, a relative gave us some donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao). I would like to ask whether it is safe to consume donkey-hide gelatin during a gout episode.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with gout can consume donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), as it is a low-purine food. Gout is a metabolic disorder primarily caused by impaired purine metabolism, leading to elevated serum uric acid levels and subsequent accumulation of uric acid in the body. This accumulation can cause functional changes in joints, kidneys, and other organs, resulting in symptoms such as joint pain. Patients with gout should strictly control their dietary purine intake; their diet should be light and bland, avoiding highly stimulating foods, and emphasizing low-purine options. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
