Do you know that gout uric acid is high in B vitamins?

B vitamins are indispensable substances that promote metabolism in the body and convert sugar, fat, protein, etc. into calories.dermatophytosisIf there is a lack of B vitamins in daily life, you can take supplements, but if you have high uric acid and gout, you should not supplement B vitamins by yourself.

Uric acid in human blood can be divided into exogenous and endogenous. Exogenous comes from foods rich in purines or nuclear proteins, which account for about 20% of the body's uric acid sources. Endogenous is derived from the synthesis of amino acids, nucleotides and other small molecule compounds and the catabolism of nucleic acids in the body, accounting for about 80% of the total uric acid source in the body. Under normal circumstances, most of the uric acid in the human body is excreted by the kidneys, and a small part is destroyed in the intestines, basically maintaining the balance of entry and exit. Although 90% of patients with gout have normal renal function, the excretion of blood uric acid by the kidneys is impaired and the excretion is reduced. Causes the level of uric acid in the blood to rise.

Gout is a disease caused by purine metabolism disorders and uric acid excretion disorders. Some types of B vitamins are involved in the process of purine metabolism, and excessive intake may increase uric acid levels in the body and aggravate gout. Therefore, during the treatment of gout, patients should not supplement B vitamins at will, especially vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, etc. In addition to B vitamins, vitamin A should not be taken for a long time, as excessive amounts of vitamin A can promote oxidative stress and may also cause an increase in uric acid.

During the acute attack of gout patients, colchicine alone can cause vitamin B12 malabsorption, and if symptoms such as weakness and numbness of hands and feet occur, it can be supplemented under the guidance of a doctor.

To control blood uric acid, people with gout must control their diet in addition to taking medications. Patients should follow a low-calorie diet, maintain an ideal body weight, and avoid high-purine foods.Foods with more purines mainly include animal offal, sardines, clams, oysters and other seafood and thick broth, followed by fish and shrimp, meat, peas, etc., while various cereal products, fruits, vegetables, milk, dairy products, eggs and other foods contain the least purines. Strictly abstain from drinking all kinds of alcohol, and drink more than 2000ml of water every day. During the intervals, you don't have to be too restrictive about your diet. In addition to strict restrictions on foods with high purine content such as alcohol and animal offal, other foods can be eaten, and there is no need to avoid them excessively.