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2003/10/23, 09:50 AM
My roommate was recently diagnosed with gout in his big toe, and his doctor told him that one of the diet factors that makes it worse is a high-protein diet. My father developed gout in his mid-50's, and I'm a little worried that my high-protein eating habits could lead to an early onset for me. (heck, my roommate is only 24) Is this possible, or am I worried without good reason?
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2003/10/23, 10:43 AM
I don't know much on gout, but I guess you could find a lot of info online, try doing a search.
I know it has something to do with the build up of uric acid crystals, which are kind of like incomplete protein leftovers. I would think that with your lifting and all you use up most of your amino acids, but like I said, I don't know enough about it.
I thought gout was the disease where they tell you to avoid rich foods.
I will have to educate myself on this, obviously.
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2003/10/23, 05:03 PM
I have it and my doctor told me that my diet which is high in protein is not the cause or a reason to worry. It is gentic for the most part. If you have a family member that had it then you will most likely get it (sorry) it is not fun. Drink a lot of water and the really fatty meats as liver, kidney etc should be avoided as should a excess of wines and other drinks like that. DO a search online there is a lot of info. Tell him that a very very hot soak helps me a lot. I hope the doc has given him meds if I feel any twinges and or stiffnes in my big toe joint I take my pills and is ususaly stays away. I feel for him it hurts a lot. Good luck to you as well.
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2003/11/10, 10:36 AM
Here are some suggestions:
* Consume plenty of fluids to dilute the urine and prevent the formation of kidney stones.
* Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
* Eat cereals, pasta and rice
* Cut down on vegetables high in purines, such as cauliflower, asparagus, and mushrooms.
* Avoid legumes, liver, cured or smoked fish and meat.
* Avoid alcohol,especially red wine and beer.
* Avoid diuretics and asprin based drugs.
* Avoid skipping meals and crash diets.
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2003/11/10, 10:43 AM
This is taken from Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal:
Gout afflicts about 16 out of every 1000 people, about half of whom are overweight.
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by an inherited defect in the kidney's ability to excrete uric acid. This waste product of protein metabolism comes both from the digestive process and from the normal turnover of cells.
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Your diet is super important in managing gout. Fasting is a bad idea. And yes, a high protein diet will aggravate your gout.
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2003/11/10, 10:44 AM
This is taken from Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal:
Gout afflicts about 16 out of every 1000 people, about half of whom are overweight.
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by an inherited defect in the kidney's ability to excrete uric acid. This waste product of protein metabolism comes both from the digestive process and from the normal turnover of cells.
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Your diet is super important in managing gout. Fasting is a bad idea. And yes, a high protein diet will aggravate your gout.
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2003/11/10, 11:28 AM
High protein diets will, if you eat the richest meats, and fail to drink water to flush the uric acid out. I know cause I have it. Some are affected more so than others....I have not really had a bad bout in a while cause I manage it with proper diet and water!
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