Gout is a disease that affects body joints, especially the ones from the extremities. Gout means a high production of uric acid that can not be eliminated. Uric acid is a waste product of the body that occurs when certain types of foods are eaten. With the help of the kidneys the body eliminates the uric acid. Though, the surplus that can not be eliminated will deposit in joints or soft tissues. That explains why the most affected parts of the body are the joints, particularly the big toe, the feet, the ankles, the arms and hands.
Since the ancient times gout was considered as a disease caused by diets. Gout is the result of excessive consumption of foods and alcohol, and may occur if high purine foods are eaten regularly. Alcohol drank regularly may also lead to gout. Usually men around 40 catch this disease. They represent a high percentage of the patients. Women are not at risk such as men. In most of the cases women develop gout at menopause, around the age of 50.
Nowadays we have the certitude that gout is a disease that is strictly connected to several factors such as diet, alcohol intake or high doses of medication.
For avoiding gout, people should limit the intake of foods high in purine because purine creates uric acid. Most of the foods of animal origin contain purine. These foods are not restricted but a moderate consumption is recommended. Also recommended are the vegetables especially those with apigenin but other flavonoids too. Apigenin is found in vegetables like parsley, thyme and peppermint. Because of the chemicals they contain, black berries are also recommended for people with gout.
Years ago specialists believed that high purine vegetables such as peas, spinach, mushrooms or asparagus affect the human body and may lead to gout. Now our specialists know that these vegetables are unable to increase the risk of gout.
It is recommended for patients to be informed about the diet that they should follow in order to control gout. They should know that the source of body protein should not be meats as before and they should rely on low-fat diary products and soy. They should also give up consuming high fat products and should figure out a way to replace them. Beer should be avoided because is the main cause of developing gout. Patients with gout also need to stay hydrated so at least 8 cups of fluid a day is necessary.
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Groshan Fabiola
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what is the best way to control gout problem?
I know the drugs used to cure accute attack and to lower uric acid, but I really need to know the food that must be avoided since there are many versions (about the food). What is the suggested diet for gout patients.
Cherry juice and/or cherries, daily.
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I know someone who has gout.
Avoid sugar, corn syrup, completely, unless eating fruit, but must still balance diet. Never use any high fructose corn syrup product! The acid remains in place to inflame tissue for days!
Gout is partly due to lack of proper cell replication, which is inhibited by glucose made from sugar. Glucose is proven the leading cause of aging.
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Diets which are high in purines and high in protein have long been suspected of causing an increased risk of gout.
Foods very high in purines include:
hearts
herring
mussels
yeast
smelt
sardines
sweetbreads
Foods moderately high in purines include:
anchovies
grouse
mutton
veal
bacon
liver
salmon
turkey
kidneys
partridge
trout
goose
haddock
pheasant
scallops
Obesity can be linked to high uric acid levels in the blood. People who are overweight should consult with their doctor to decide on a reasonable weight-loss program. Fasting or severe dieting can actually raise uric acid levels and cause gout to worsen.
Usually people can eat what they like within limits. People who have kidney stones due to uric acid may need to actually eliminate purine-rich foods from their diet because those foods can raise their uric acid level.
Consuming coffee and tea is not a problem but alcohol can raise uric acid levels and provoke an episode of gout. Drinking at least 10-12 eight-ounce glasses of non-alcoholic fluids every day is recommended, especially for people with kidney stones, to help flush the uric acid crystals from the body.
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http://arthritis.about.com/cs/gout/a/foodstoavoid.htm
dont eat sugar itz ok eating fruit
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What Should You Eat when you are diagnosed with gout?
Dietary restrictions suggest what people should not eat, but what should people eat? What foods will help control gout attacks? The American Medical Association recommends the following dietary guidelines for people with gout, advising them to eat a diet:
high in complex carbohydrates (fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)
low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, or poultry)
no more than 30% of calories in fat (with only 10% animal fats)
Recommended Foods To Eat:
Fresh cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and other red-blue berries
Bananas
Celery
Tomatoes
Vegetables including kale, cabbage, parsley, green-leafy vegetables
Foods high in bromelain (pineapple)
Foods high in vitamin C (red cabbage, red bell peppers, tangerines, mandarins, oranges, potatoes)
Drink fruit juices and purified water (8 glasses of water per day)
Low-fat dairy products
Complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, pasta, rice, as well as aforementioned vegetables and fruits)
Chocolate, cocoa
Coffee, tea
Carbonated beverages
Essential fatty acids (tuna and salmon, flaxseed, nuts, seeds)
Tofu, although a legume and made from soybeans, may be a better choice than meat
Foods considered moderately high in purines but which may not raise the risk of gout include: asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas, spinach, whole grain breads and cereals, chicken, duck, ham, turkey, kidney and lima beans. It is important to remember that purines are found in all protein foods. All sources of purines should not be eliminated.
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about.com, and an ex-husband who had gout
Principles
A low – purene, low – protein, easily digestible diet with a liberal fluid intake is advised
Calories
Obese persons may be more prone to gout. The body weight should be reduced to normal. A heavy meal supplying high calories should be avoided, as it tends to precipitate an attack.
Proteins and purines
Meats having high protein content, such as fish (herrings, salmons and sardines), sweet bread, liver, kidney, milk extracts and meat soup are always excluded. Flesh in the form of meat, fish and fowl is excluded during an acute attack. About 60 grams of protein a day is adequate, preferably supplied as vegetable and milk proteins.
Fats
Fat consumption is restricted, partly because its ingestion tends to cause detention of urates by the kidney, and partly to prevent obesity.
Carbohydrates
During an attack of gout the main source of calories should be carbohydrates, because of its protein sparing effects which
Fluids
A liberal intake of fluid should be advised to ensure a daily excretion of about 2000 ml of urine.
Beverages
Tea and coffee contain methyl purines which are not converted by the body into uric acid. About 2 to 3 cups a day are permitted.
Alcohol
There appears to be individual susceptibility to an attack of gout after ingestion of alcohol. Stopping alcohol may prevent attack of gout.
Gouty patients usually tolerate a couple of ounces of white wine or whisky, but not beer, stout, or red wines.
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gout was known long time back in the middle ages ,as the kings disease ,due to poverty only the rich would get it ,becoz of eating high protein and purines diet,best diet for you is lots of fluids ,and less proteineous food ,less red meat,chciken ,fish ,mushrooms ,beans,try to eat a light diet and smaller amounts of high protein food,and plenty of fluids
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