Have the high uric acid (hyperuricemia) It can cause gout attacks, kidney colic or cardiovascular disease. High levels of uric acid are often related to the consumption of seafood, red meat or alcohol, but they are not the only foods that need to be monitored.

He excess fructose It is also harmful for people with hyperuricemia. There are some fruits that are considered prohibited – although they can be taken sporadically – because they have a lot of fructose, and others that are preferable because they have a lower fructose content.

High uric acid: what causes it

He uric acid It is a waste product that is formed as a result of purine metabolisma substance that our body produces naturally when cells die and that is also found in many of the foods and drinks we consume.

Most of the uric acid dissolves in the blood and, after our kidneys filter it, is eliminated through urine.

A certain amount of uric acid is good because it has a antioxidant effect in the blood. However, when our kidneys cannot eliminate uric acid, either because we consume excessively foods that contribute to its formation or because our kidneys are slow or inefficient (often as a result of the passage of time) is when problems begin.

• In women, an amount of uric acid between 2 and 4 mg per deciliter of blood is considered normal. In men, up to 6.8 mg/dl.

Above the 6 mg/dl in women and of 7 mg/dl in men It is considered that there are too high levels (hyperuricemia).

What happens if I have high uric acid?

Excess uric acid forms crystals that accumulate around the joints and can cause pain, stiffness, and immobility, a condition known as drop and usually affects the joints of the big toe, knees and ankles.

• The main gout symptoms are the intense painhe redness of the affected area and fever.

Hyperuricemia can also affect the kidneys and cause kidney stones either kidney failure.

In addition, there is increasing evidence that high levels of uric acid are related to the appearance of cardiovascular diseases.

Fructose increases uric acid

One of the ways to correct uric acid levels in our body is take care of what we eat.

It is known that alcohol or foods rich in purines such as seafood, oily fish, sausages or red meat facilitate the formation of uric acid crystals. However, these are not the only foods that need to be moderated. People with high uric acid should also be careful with fructoseas there is increasing evidence that it can stimulate the production of uric acid in the blood.

Fructose is the natural sugar contained in fruits (and vegetables) and that gives them their sweet flavor. It is also found in the fruit juices and as an additive (for example, in sugary soft drinkssweets, desserts, sauces or breakfast cereals) or fructose powder.

Uric acid: fruits that are prohibited or that should be taken at discretion

Fruits contribute to hydration and are an excellent source of vitamins such as C, both factors associated with a lower incidence of uric acid high in blood. They also contain minerals, fiber and other beneficial substances and are not as high in sugar as sugary drinks or sweets.

For all these reasons, it is not a question of eliminating them from the diet, but it must be taken into account that, although all fruits contain fructose (most only between 1.5 and 4.5 grams per 100 g), some have a higher content and They should not be consumed in excess if you have high uric acid levels.. For example:

FruitAmount of fructose per 100 gramsRaisins35 g of fructose per 100 g.Dates25 g of fructose per 100 g.Grapes8.5 g of fructose per 100 g.Persimmon8 g of fructose per 100 g.Pear7.5 g of fructose per 100 g

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Uric acid: fruits you should choose

On the other hand, some studies indicate that the cherry consumption (containing about 6 g of fructose per 100 g) is associated with lower uric acid levels and with a decrease in gout attacks. Additionally, the pigments that give cherries their deep red color, called anthocyanins, are antioxidants and help reduce inflammation in the body.

If you have high uric acidyou can choose those fruits with a low fructose content as:

• Coconut (0g)
• Apricot (0.8 g)
• Lime (0.8g)
• Melon (1.3 g)
• Pineapple (2 g)
• Strawberries (2.3g)
• Gooseberries (3 g)
• Papaya (3.5g)