According to a nutritionist at the Arthritis Foundation, watermelon is a food with low purine content, so it does not directly increase uric acid like red meats or seafood. The high water content in watermelon also helps support the kidneys to eliminate uric acid through urine better.
However, experts also warn patients not to eat too much watermelon in a short time. According to information from Harvard University, fructose, a natural sugar in sweet fruits, can stimulate the body to produce more uric acid if consumed excessively. This is why gout sufferers, even eating fruit, still need to pay attention to their diet.
Nutrition specialists recommend that people with high uric acid should eat watermelon in moderation, prioritizing use during the day instead of late at night. In addition, you should not eat deeply chilled watermelon or eat it with sugary dishes because it can affect digestion and increase metabolic burden.
Experts also emphasize that controlling uric acid not only depends on one type of food but also needs to combine a healthy diet, drink enough water, maintain a suitable weight and limit alcohol to reduce the risk of acute gout attacks.
