Chili is not a food rich in purines, so in theory it does not directly increase uric acid levels significantly. Therefore, many people are easily subjective and think that eating spicy food is harmless.
However, the problem is not that simple. The active ingredient capsaicin in chili peppers has the ability to stimulate the nervous system and blood vessels. This stimulation is not necessarily negative, but for people with gout who already have metabolic disorders, supplementing with external stimulants can disrupt the existing balance.
In fact, many people notice that after a few days of eating spicy food continuously, the discomfort in the joints is more obvious. The reason is that capsaicin can increase local circulation and promote the release of inflammatory mediators. For healthy people, this reaction is usually not worrisome, but in gout patients, where the joints are already prone to urate crystals - increased inflammation can trigger acute gout attacks.
Therefore, chili peppers do not directly increase uric acid, but can promote potential problems.
In addition, another important factor is that spicy food is often accompanied by a strong taste, high in salt and grease. Meanwhile, a high-salt diet can reduce the kidneys' ability to excrete uric acid.
Therefore, eating spicy foods for a long time, especially when accompanied by a high-salt diet, may not be beneficial for people with gout.
