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Gout

Gout

Gout, characterized by sudden redness, swelling, and severe pain in the top of the big toe.

Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
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동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Food / Triggers

Q I’ve heard that there are a lot of foods that are bad for gout, so I’m curious about which ones I absolutely must avoid and which ones are okay to eat in moderation.

A Alcohol, such as beer and spirits, as well as foods high in purines like organ meats, oily fish, and shellfish, directly increase uric acid levels, so they should be avoided as much as possible. Caution is also required with sugary drinks and fruit juices, as they increase uric acid synthesis. Consuming low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and sufficient fluids is recommended as they actually help excrete uric acid.

Detailed Answer

Food groups high in purine content include ① organ meats (liver, kidneys, heart), ② broths and meat juices, ③ oily fish (mackerel, sardines, anchovies), ④ seafood such as clams, shrimp, and oysters, and ⑤ beer (including yeast). Sugary drinks are also dangerous because fructose breaks down ATP to increase AMP, a uric acid precursor. On the other hand, orotic acid found in low-fat dairy products promotes uric acid excretion, and Vitamin C has the effect of inhibiting uric acid reabsorption in the kidneys. In Korean traditional medicine, greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods are viewed as the primary cause of the generation of heat-related waste products within the body by impairing digestive and absorption functions. Alcohol adds hot, toxic energy and disrupts Qi and blood, promoting circulatory stagnation. On the other hand, consuming plenty of light and bland foods and warm water aids digestion and facilitates the elimination of waste products. Based on an assessment of an individual's physical condition, Dongjedang provides personalized dietary guidelines to guide you toward fundamentally reducing the environment in which uric acid is generated.
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