Can patients with gout eat walnuts?

Gout patients can eat walnuts, but in moderation. Walnuts are a low-purine food, with purine content typically not exceeding 10 mg per 100 grams. Moderate consumption will not significantly affect the condition of gout patients. Walnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and various minerals, which are beneficial to health. However, walnuts also contain relatively high levels of fat and calories, and excessive consumption may lead to elevated blood lipid levels, which is not conducive to the overall health of gout patients. Therefore, gout patients should control their intake of walnuts, with a general recommendation of no more than a small handful (approximately 30 grams) per day, and consume them in combination with other types of nuts in moderation. At the same time, gout patients should also maintain a balanced diet, consume more low-purine foods, and limit the intake of high-purine foods to maintain stable uric acid levels.