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Not Only Emping, These 8 Foods That Cause Gout Should Also Be Avoided

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Kapanlagi.com - Until now, sufferers of uric acid are synonymous with elderly people. In fact, uric acid can happen to anyone regardless of age. Therefore, it is important to know the causes of uric acid in order to be more cautious. There are several things that are suspected to cause uric acid, one of which is the food consumed. Melinjo chips are often referred to as one of the foods that cause uric acid.

Uric acid is a pain in the joint area that can recur due to high purine content in the body. Melinjo chips are indeed known to have a relatively high purine content. However, it turns out that melinjo chips are not the only food that contains purines that can cause uric acid.

So, what are the foods that cause uric acid? Summarized from various sources, here are some explanations.

1. Offal

For some people, offal is a delicious food to eat. By the community, various types of offal such as intestines, liver, spleen, lungs, brain, heart, and kidney are often processed into various types of dishes. However, not many people know that all types of offal have high purine content. Therefore, if consumed excessively, it will also trigger uric acid.

2. Several Types of Meat

Not only offal, but some commonly consumed types of meat also contain a considerable amount of purine. Meats that contain high purine include red meats such as beef, goat, buffalo, and the like. In addition, it turns out that duck and goose meat are also suspected to have a high purine content. This means that both types of poultry meat also need to be avoided by gout sufferers.

3. Seafood Dishes

Seafood or seafood dishes are indeed one of the most delicious and enjoyable dishes. Unfortunately, seafood is also classified as one of the foods that cause uric acid. High purine content is found in sea fish and other sea animals such as shrimp, crab, oyster, clam, and squid. Therefore, we need to limit seafood consumption for health reasons.

4. Alcohol

It is a well-known secret that alcoholic beverages are not good for our health. Besides damaging the organs in the body, alcoholic beverages can also increase the risk of uric acid.

The highest purine content in alcoholic beverages is found in fermented beverages. Meanwhile, grapes have relatively lower purine content. However, individuals with uric acid are still advised not to consume alcoholic beverages, especially when uric acid is flaring up as it can worsen the condition.

5. Soybeans

The next food that causes uric acid is soybeans. Soybeans have a relatively high purine content, which can result in uric acid. In fact, this relatively high purine content can also be found in various soybean products, such as tofu, tempeh, milk, and so on.

These foods are very popular and consumed daily. Therefore, we must be more careful and not consume them excessively.

6. Spinach

Known as one of the healthiest vegetables, who would have thought that spinach is also included in the list of foods that cause uric acid? Spinach is indeed known to contain relatively high purines. In fact, the purine content in spinach can reach 57 grams per 100 grams of spinach. This amount is sufficient to trigger a uric acid attack.

7. Cabbage

Spinach is not the only type of vegetable that should be avoided by people with uric acid. There is also cabbage, which has a similarly high purine content. It is estimated that 100 grams of cabbage contains 51 grams of purines.

However, don't worry, for those of you with uric acid, you can still consume cabbage and spinach in limited amounts. Avoid consuming them excessively to prevent unwanted consequences.

8. Beverages Containing Sweeteners

Packaged beverages like soda are always enjoyable when consumed on a hot day. Especially when served cold. However, consuming packaged and carbonated beverages too often can be quite risky for health. One of the risks is that it can trigger a gout attack.

This is because packaged beverages usually contain a sugar substance called fructose. In the body, fructose can increase purine levels. That is why packaged beverages with sweeteners are quite risky for gout sufferers.

Those are some important types of foods that cause gout that need to be known. Avoid and reduce consumption to prevent gout attacks, so that activities can run smoothly. Hopefully, this is useful!

(kpl/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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