Question 1

why is beer listed so low on the purine table if it's bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Because of alcohol: The basic problem with beer and gout is not that the hops etc. Are a problem, it is the alcohol content in the beer. Beer ususally has a low alcohol content, unlike spirits which have a higher alcohol content. All these are metabolized in the liver.

Question 2

which foods have a high purine content ?

Accepted Answer

Some: Sardines, liver, and other organ meats sweet breads, (pancreas not baked goods), dried mushroom, large amounts of animal products.

Question 3

if gout does not run in your family and you don't drink alcohol, eat meat, or consume anything high in purine content, what else could be triggering constant gout attacks and high uric acid levels in the blood?

Accepted Answer

: Family history and diet are precipitating and predisposing factors and not the cause of gout. Gout is due to an abnormality   where the body lacks the ability to breakdown uric acid . You need to be under treatment of your MD and will probably need medication. But you will be OK.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: purine?

Accepted Answer

Base in DNA and RNA: Purine is one of the two classes of bases in dna and rna. The purine bases are adenine and guanine. 
Uric acid is a purine end -product. 
Uric acid is the offending substance in gout.

Question 5

is hotdog high in purines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diet has virtually no effect on serum uric acid levels so don't worry. The answer is yes.

Question 6

is calamares high in purines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Shellfish red  meat and anything else rich in protein  as well.

Question 7

what can i eat  on a low purine diet?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbs: Choose complex carbohydrates. Eat more whole grains and fruits and vegetables and fewer refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, cakes and candy.  Avoid alcohol, saturated fats in meats, poultry and certain fish, etc.

Question 8

what are beers that are low in purine?

Accepted Answer

All relatively low : I assume you're trying to decrease the risk of gout attacks. All beers are relatively low. Look here: http://www.Acumedico.Com/purine.Htm.
If gout is the issue it's more important to reduce sugar and especially high fructose corn syrup intake. Gout comes from an inefficient or impaired liver. All alcohol impairs liver function, as do many medications. The best approach is a low carb diet.

Question 9

what are purines and do they affect gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes they do: Gout occurs when there is high level of uric acid in blood which causes crysals to form and get deposited in joints to cause the inflammation and pain.Uric acid is produced  by breakdown of purines.
Purines do occur naturally in our bodies but also come from eating certain foods like organ meats, anchovies, herring, asparagus and mushrooms.

Question 10

what are purine foods that can cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Shell fish: Red meats, asparagus, dry beans, blackeyed peas, wine, beer, stay with chicken and fish.

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