Question 1

any recomended fruits for gout patients?

Accepted Answer

: Fruits with citric acid (vitamin C) may be beneficial.

Question 2

what other fruits or vegetables can help reduce uric acid causing gout?

Accepted Answer

Most: In general, most will help. Fruits and vegetables don't directly reduce uric acid, but by avoiding foods high in purines, you can keep the uric acid levels lower. Here is a table of foods and their uric acid content. 

https://dcc2.bumc.bu.edu/goutstudy/purinecontent.aspx.

Question 3

dear doc, is there a cure or treatment for gout? what foods, drinks and fruits to avoid? thanks you

Accepted Answer

Gout: Gout is the excess production of uric acid.  This is typically from protein metabolism, so reducing proteins in the diet can help. Medically allopurinol which inhibits uric acid production has been a helpful medication.
https://familydoctor.org/condition/gout/

Question 4

is fruit salt that makes a sparkling drink in water a good light preventive treatment for gout or elevated uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Wasn't aware: I wasn't aware that this was a treatment for these problems..Better check with your primary care M.D. First..

Question 5

is broccoli rabe ok if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Gout : The uric acid in broccoli is a little higher than some other veggies, which could cause it. Ultimately most gout patients find their trigger, and then avoid it.

Question 6

are onions ok to eat if you have gout?

Accepted Answer

Onions / gout: YES .   Onions are safe. Take in tart cherry juice and tart cherries, 20/day. Add Lemon extract 4 tblspns / day. And avoid alcohol, animal fats, organ meats, anchovies, sardines, tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks and foods.  Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of citrus fruit and veggies. Drink 3 liters /d

Question 7

could you tell me what are foods ok to eat for someone who has gout ?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian diet: Gout is associated with the bodies inability to eliminate uric acid. Foods high in purines interfere with this process. Foods to limit are meat, shell fish , high fatty foods and alcohol especially beer.

Question 8

is it ok to exercise (walk) with active gout flare?

Accepted Answer

No: Will only cause more inflammation and pain.  Wait until symptoms are gone.

Question 9

what is gout?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis/Uric Acid: Gout is an inborn error of metabolism where uric acid (product of breakdown of proteins) is either over produced or under excreted by the body.  When the level is high enough, the uric acid precipitates out of the body fluids and forms crystals of ua .  This ususally occurs in the joints and is like ground glass in a joint.  The body reacts, swells, hurts and miserable.  There is treatment.

Question 10

foods for gout?

Accepted Answer

Foods to avoid: Foods that are rich in purines, an amino acid, are the ones to avoid which leaves everything else useable. The foods are red wine, beer, red meat, shell food, sea food, organ food like sweetbreads and liver. High blood pressure medicine can cause gout also.

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