Does kelp contain high purine?

Kelp is rich in potassium, dietary fiber and other substances, which are beneficial to health. As for whether it is suitable for gout patients to eat kelp, it also depends on the patient's condition. Usually they can eat it appropriately, but the amount of consumption should be limited.

1. According to traditional Chinese medicine research, kelp is rich in potassium, dietary fiber, and mannitol, which can change the acidic physique and promote the excretion of uric acid. Moreover, kelp is an alkaline food and has a certain effect in relieving gout.

2. This may be a good thing for patients who like to eat kelp. However, we all know that in the early stages of gout patients, due to high uric acid in the body, they cannot eat foods with high purine content. So, although kelp can promote the excretion of uric acid, experts suggest that you should not eat kelp in the early stages of gout, because the purine content in kelp is not low. Therefore, patients can wait until the condition is stable before using it in limited quantities!

3. Therefore, gout patients can eat kelp, but they must wait until the condition is stable and use it in limited amounts according to the doctor's advice. If you eat too much kelp, it may cause different symptoms to your body!

4. Although kelp can promote the excretion of uric acid, it cannot completely cure gout. Moreover, there are many false advertisements for the treatment of gout in society now, and there is no safety guarantee. Therefore, patients and friends should not "seek medical treatment in haste". They must go to a regular hospital for examination and make the correct treatment according to the advice of experts.