Duck meat is a nutritious dish, but for people with high uric acid levels, eating it incorrectly can make the condition worse. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), duck meat contains purines - compounds that when metabolized can increase uric acid in the blood. However, you can still enjoy this dish if you follow some of the following principles.
First of all, you should only eat skinless and fatty duck meat, because this part contains a lot of purines and saturated fat, which can easily cause gout arthritis. Experts recommend steaming or boiling ducks instead of frying them, to reduce fat intake and avoid stimulating increased uric acid.
Second, combining duck meat with green vegetables and alkaline foods such as cucumber, mustard or cauliflower will help neutralize acid in the body, supporting the excretion of uric acid through urine.
Finally, according to the Harvard Health Nutrition Center, people with a history of gout should only eat poultry such as duck twice a week, and should drink plenty of water (22.5 liters/day) to help the kidneys filter uric acid more effectively.
The information in the article is for reference only, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate advice that is suitable for your health condition.
