According to the World Health Organization, foods high in purines - compounds that are converted into uric acid - are the main cause of high uric acid levels.
Eggs, although rich in protein, are a low-purine food, with purine levels almost zero, so they can be safely used in a uric acid control diet.
However, the processing method and quantity of consumption are also very important. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it is advisable to limit eating more than 1 egg/day, especially yolks, because they contain a lot of cholesterol that can affect liver and kidney function organs involved in uric acid treatment. People with high uric acid levels should prioritize egg whites because they are rich in protein but do not contain purines or cholesterol.
Should avoid cooking eggs with some foods
Housewives should also avoid processing eggs with foods rich in purines such as red meat, organs or seafood. Fried eggs with a lot of fat should also be limited because saturated fat can reduce the ability to excrete uric acid through the kidneys.
Eating eggs properly one fruit a day, prioritize boiling or steaming, combined with a low-purine diet and drinking enough water is a safe way to supplement nutrition without increasing uric acid. This has been recommended by many nutritionists and health organizations as part of a healthy diet for people with gout and people with high uric acid.
