Foods high in uric acid
Uric acid is a compound similar to sugar or cholesterol found in the body. We are watching for this because high levels of uric acid can cause a type of rheumatism or arthritis called "gouty arthritis". High uric acid levels can also cause kidney stones. Remember that not all rheumatism is due to uric acid; also not all kidney stones are due to uric acid. It is important to check with your doctor first to see if uric acid is really the cause of your feeling.
In fact, foods that are classified as “high in uric acid” are foods that are high in “purine” or purine-rich foods. Purine is a compound that is part of the "amino acids" that make up proteins in the body.
Foods that increase uric acid
- Internal meat such as liver, pancreas, etc.
- Other parts of red meat: pork, beef, etc.
- Saltwater fish
- Sardines, fresh and fresh
- Mushrooms or mushrooms
- Beans, beans, peas (beans)
- Beer and wine
- Bread
- The good news is that our favorite rice or “plain rice” is not high in purines.
As you can see in our list, when a person drinks, there is alcohol and beer, there is "pulutan" that can be meat, seafood, and bread, etc .: mixing foods increases uric acid and increases the probability that it will cause a problem in your body. ·
What to do if uric acid is high?
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
- Moderate eating meat
- Avoid fatty foods
- Avoid beer and alcohol
- Drink plenty of water (> 8 glasses / day)
How do you know if uric acid is high?
Ang uric acid ay maaaring sukatin sa pamamagitan ng isang blood test. Kumukuha ng dugo mula sa braso at ito’y sinusuri sa laboratoryo. Ang normal na antas ng uric acid ay:
Sa mga lalaki: 3.4-7.0 mg/dL (0.2 hanggang 0.41 mmol/L)
Sa mga babae: 2.4-6.0 mg/dL (0.14 hanggang 0.35 mmol/L)
Mahalagang banggitin na ang iba’t ibang tao ay may iba’t ibang antas ng uric acid na “normal” para sa kanya; ang nabanggit nating mga numero ay ang pangkaraniwan lamang. Hayaan na ang inyong doktor ang magbasa ng resulta ng inyong blood test para maiugnay nya ito sa iba pang mga blood tests at sa kanyang pagsususuri sa inying katawan. Ngunit para sa nakakarami, magandang “target” ay uric acid na mas mababa sa 6 mg/dl o 0.35 mmol/L.
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