High levels of purines in some foods can contribute to the accumulation of uric acid in the joints.
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Gout, which is one of the most inflammatory arthritis, is caused by the deposition of sharp crystals in the joints. This condition has historically been called the rich man's disease due to its association with meat and fish. Other seemingly healthy foods are also known to trigger painful attacks due to their high purine content.
One popular breakfast food surprisingly high in purines is oatmeal which contains 50-150 mg of purines per 100 grams.
Although this food does not contain as many purines as other foods, such as seafood and offal people with gout should eat no more than two servings per week.
“Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood can occur if, for example, your kidneys cannot remove it effectively, if you have a rare genetic anomaly, or because your diet and lifestyle increase the amount of uric acid you produce.” – says the therapist Irina Andreeva especially for the MedicForum.
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When elevated levels of uric acid are not controlled for a long period of time, in the tissues needle-like crystals begin to form, leading to painful attacks that can last for several weeks.
“Your diet plays an important role in both causing gout and reducing the chance of further painful gout attacks. If you already suffer from gout, a diet rich in purines can lead to a five-fold increase in gout attacks.”
This is why shellfish and organ meats are not recommended for patients with gout, as both foods are known to be rich in purines.
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Other foods containing moderate amounts of purines may include dried peas, beans, legumes. Therefore, it may be worth limiting the consumption of baked beans, kidney beans, soybeans and peas.
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