Purines are compounds that the body naturally produces on its own. Many foods may contain small or large amounts of purines. Its excessive amount can cause formation of uric acid. Here you will know which are the foods which contain maximum purine.
Eating a diet high in purines can increase the amount of uric acid in the blood, which can increase the risk of hyperuricemia, while eating a diet that low in purine can reduce the number of purines in the body.
studies show that people who consume certain types of seafood or meat are more likely to develop gout.That's why one should stay away from purine rich foods.
What effect do purines have on the body?
Purines, a chemical compound found in some foods and drinks(beverages) is metabolized by the body and turn into uric acid is filtered by bloodstream in kidneys . Uric acid is then filtered out of the bloodstream by the kidneys. If excess uric acid builds up in the bloodstream, it tends to from crystals in the joints, resulting in kidney stone and gout.
High Purine Foods You Should Avoid.
high in purine vegetables
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms(58mg purine)
- Green peas
- French beans
- tomato and carrot have a small amount of purine.
high purine meat
- Beef, pork, red meat, chicken, shrimp, salmon, duck, oysters, turkey
- seafood like tuna, sardines, anchovies, and herring
- organ meat, such as liver and kidneys
- game meats such as venison, veal and duck
fruits and dried fruits high in purine
- Leek
- Raisins
- Artichoke
- Apricot
- Dried plums
- Brussels
- Banana
- prunes
- dates dried
- plums
- grape
- Peaches
- apples
- Soyabean
- Lentils
- Peanut
- Green peas
- French beans
- Tofu
- whiskey
- beer
conclusion
In this article, general information has been given about foods with more purine, if you are suffering from gout or uric acid, then ask the doctor regarding your diet.
FAQs
Q- Which dal increase your purine
A- Lentils(masoor daal) high in purine
Q- are eggs low conian in purine?
A- yes, you can eat eggs. it is in low purine.
Q-which Foods in low purine?
- whole grains
- low fat dairy products
- non-soy legumes
- water
- eggs
- coffee
- tea
