When uric acid levels in the blood increase, urate crystals can settle in the joints, causing inflammation and severe pain. In addition to avoiding red meat, animal organs or alcohol, few people know that some familiar fruits can also make the condition worse, according to Healthline.
Grapes
Although this is a fruit rich in antioxidants, grapes contain quite high levels of purines and fructose. These are two factors that cause increased uric acid levels in the blood, easily causing acute gout attacks.
Ripe mango
Ripe mangoes have a characteristic sweetness of mangoes caused by high sugar content, especially fructose. Consuming a lot of mangoes can disrupt metabolism and cause uric acid accumulation.
Pears
This fruit is good for digestion, but is rich in fructose, a sugar that the body converts into purines, thereby increasing the risk of joint pain in people with high uric acid levels.
Durian
Durian is not only rich in saturated fat, durian also contains a significant amount of plant protein, which can hinder the process of excreting uric acid through the kidneys.
Dr. Allan Gelber, a low-orthopedic expert at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (USA), said: Gout patients not only need to limit foods rich in animal purines, but also have to be cautious with fruits high in fructose. This can make a clear difference in long-term disease control".
Experts recommend that instead of using the above fruits, patients should prioritize cherries, strawberries, oranges or apples, which have been shown to support uric acid excretion and reduce inflammation.
