Mr. Luo, 47, is a spirited nightclub owner who is busy every night and has an enviable business.
But recently, he always felt that something was wrong with his body, and he was tired and panicked all day long, and his back hurt. He pondered, maybe he was too tired, so he relented and closed the shop for a few days.
But the strange thing is that after resting, the fatigue is still not reduced at all, and he went to the hospital for a check, and the results showed that the proteinuria dimethyl and uric acid were also high, and the doctor suggested that he should be controlled with medication.
At this time, Mr. Luo was in a hurry, so he immediately quit drinking and broth, and started a vegetarian life. He changes his tricks to make vegetarian dishes, soy products, mushrooms, fresh lettuce, and bean sprouts are his new favorites. After eating it for a month, he felt that the taste was quite good, and he was quite satisfied.
But who knows, early one morning, Mr. Luo suddenly felt severe pain in his joints, and the pain was so painful that he could barely stand up. Rushed to the hospital, and the doctor said that he had a gout attack.
Mr. Luo was stunned when he heard it, and he wondered in his heart, he stopped drinking wine and quitting broth, why can't he control this uric acid? He was really puzzled, and he had mixed feelings, and he didn't know what he had done wrong.
With the improvement of modern living standards, people's dining tables are more and more abundant, and all kinds of delicacies emerge in an endless stream. However, these seemingly tempting foods may become the culprits of elevated uric acid, bringing potential threats to our health.
Therefore, while enjoying the food, we should also be vigilant and not be too greedy, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body.
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The dangers of high uric acid
High uric acid and gout: Although not all patients with high uric acid will develop gout, patients with gout often have hyperuricemia.
When the concentration of uric acid in the blood is too high, urate crystals may be deposited in the joints and their surrounding tissues, triggering acute inflammation and pain, known as gout attacks.
Damage to organs due to high uric acid: In addition to joints, high uric acid can also cause damage to the kidneys, cardiovascular system, etc.
The kidneys are the main organs that excrete uric acid, and long-term high uric acid may lead to a decline in kidney function; At the same time, high uric acid may also cause metabolic disorders and vascular damage, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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Foods that are high in purines
According to the different purine content of foods, we can divide foods into three categories: low-purine foods, medium-purine foods, and high-purine foods.
In general, foods containing less than 25 mg of purines per 100 grams of food are considered low purine foods; Foods with a purine content of 25-150 mg are classified as medium-purine foods; Foods containing more than 150 mg of purines are considered high in purine.
It is important to note that even vegetarian diets may contain higher levels of purines. For example, some mushrooms, legumes and their products (such as tofu, soy milk, etc.), and certain vegetables (such as cauliflower, asparagus, etc.) are high in purines.
Therefore, when controlling uric acid levels, we should not only pay attention to the intake of meat foods, but also the amount of purines in vegetarian diets.
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Common high-purine foods
Alcohol: Alcohol is one of the important factors that lead to elevated uric acid. Lactic acid and other organic acids are produced during alcohol metabolism, which inhibit the excretion of uric acid.
At the same time, alcohol also promotes the breakdown and metabolism of purines, increasing the production of uric acid. Therefore, people with high uric acid should avoid alcohol or limit the amount of alcohol they drink.
Seafood: Most seafood is high in purines. In particular, seafood such as shrimp, crabs, and shellfish have a high purine content. Therefore, patients with high uric acid should carefully consider its purine content when choosing seafood and eat it in moderation.
Red meat and organ meats: Red meat and organ meats are also high in purines. For example, animal offal such as pork liver and beef kidney, as well as red meat such as beef and mutton, are high in purines. Therefore, patients with high uric acid should minimize the intake of these foods in their diet.
Grilling and frying food: Grilling and frying food will produce a lot of grease and harmful substances during cooking, which will not only increase the burden on the body but also affect the excretion of uric acid.
Therefore, people with high uric acid should try to avoid these foods or choose healthy cooking methods.
In the fast-paced life of modern society, enjoying food is undoubtedly one of the great pleasures in people's lives. However, we should also be aware of the elevated uric acid that may be caused by excessive intake of high-purine foods, as well as the health risks associated with it.
For the sake of our health, we should consciously adjust our diet and reduce the intake of high-purine foods, especially alcohol, seafood, red meat and animal offal.
At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is also key to preventing elevated uric acid. Proper exercise, adequate rest, and proper water intake all contribute to the maintenance of the body's normal metabolism and the excretion of uric acid.