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"If you've been feeling sore lately, it could be a dietary issue." This was the first piece of advice from a doctor Ma Xiaofen encountered when she came to the hospital.
Ma Xiaofen, a 42-year-old owner of an independent bookstore, has been experiencing a lot of fatigue and joint pain lately, which has prevented her from focusing on her daily tasks.
Although the doctor's words confused her, Ma Xiaofen decided to undergo a series of tests on the doctor's advice.
The results were shocking: she was diagnosed with chronic renal failure, the cause of which was related to her long-term intake of high-purine foods.
High-purine foods include red meat, seafood, beer, etc., which are all frequent customers in Ma Xiaofen's daily diet.
The news came like a bolt from the blue, but instead of directly telling her about the worst prognosis, the doctor made recommendations to adjust her diet and carried out appropriate treatment.
Ma Xiaofen decided to completely change her lifestyle, even though it meant that she had to give up a lot of the food she had always enjoyed.
During the months of treatment, Ma began to learn more about purines and their effects on the body.
Purine is a natural substance found in many foods, and it produces uric acid when it is metabolized in the body.
Normally, uric acid is excreted from the body through the kidneys.
However, when too much purine is consumed, or when the kidneys are unable to process uric acid effectively, it can cause uric acid to accumulate in the blood, which can lead to gout or kidney disease.
The doctor explained to Ma Xiaofen that patients with kidney disease should avoid high-purine foods, because this will increase the burden on the kidneys and increase the production of uric acid, which will aggravate the condition.
This made Ma Xiaofen realize that her previous eating habits may be the root cause of her current illness.
The doctor also shared the cases of other patients, such as a middle-aged man who regularly eats seafood and beer, who recently came to the clinic with similar symptoms and was eventually diagnosed with gout.
These stories made Ma Xiaofen feel that she was not alone in the battle, and it also strengthened her determination to change her lifestyle.
By changing her diet and receiving appropriate treatment, Ma Xiaofen's symptoms have improved significantly.
Her kidney function, although not fully recovered, stabilized.
She began to promote the importance of healthy eating, and held lectures on healthy eating and lifestyle changes in her bookstore to help more people understand the potential health risks of high-purine foods.
As a result of her efforts, more and more customers are paying attention to the health effects of food.
Ma Xiaofen's story serves as a reminder that while enjoying the appetite, we should also pay attention to the effects of food on the body.
It is worth mentioning that studies have shown that different groups of people have different sensitivities to high-purine foods, which means that not everyone needs to avoid these foods completely.
In fact, moderate purine intake may not have a negative impact on some people, the key is to understand your physical condition and adjust your diet reasonably.
In addition, the available data suggests that even two people with the same purine intake can have very different abilities to metabolize purines due to differences in genetic factors, lifestyles, and other health conditions.
Therefore, individualized dietary advice is particularly important.
Finally, Ma Xiaofen's story provokes a thought: if a person's lifestyle suddenly changes, such as starting high-intensity training from not exercising, will this affect the purine metabolism in the body, and thus the production of uric acid?
The answer to this question involves exercise, lifestyle, and how genetic factors work together to affect a person's purine metabolism.
In this regard, studies have shown that moderate exercise can boost metabolism and help maintain the balance of uric acid levels.
However, excessive physical activity, especially without proper preparation, may temporarily increase uric acid production as muscle tissue releases more purines after extreme use.
Therefore, before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have a history of kidney disease or gout, you should consult with your doctor or dietitian to develop a suitable exercise and diet plan to ensure healthy and stable lifestyle adjustments.
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