does drinking tomato juice cause gout?

Answer 1

Possibly. I think it depends on the person. Tomato of any kind (even catsup) is bad news for me, as is:

Shrimp, peas, all liver, sardines, beer, some beans (limas seem to be OK), and did I mention beer?

I really think it depends on the person.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Tomatoes And Gout

Answer 4

Absolutely, last week I had a desire for tomato juice and drank 2 - 46 oz. bottles over 3 days. This is the only thing different from my normal balanced diet. The next day I experienced my first attack of gout in (big toe). I exercise 5 hours a week and I am in good health.

Answer 5

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. Tomato juice generally contains citric acid, however, so I wouldn't think it would be a cause.

Answer 6

No.Gout is caused by an excess of uric acid in the body. Uric acid results from the breakdown of purines. Purines are part of all human tissue and found in many foods. The excess can be caused by either an over-production of uric acid by the body or the under-elimination of uric acid by the kidneys. Also, the ingestion of foods high in purines can raise uric acid levels in the blood and precipitate gout attacks in some people.

Considered one of the most painful of the rheumatic conditions, gout afflicts an estimated 840 out of 100,000 people, accounting for about 5 percent of all cases of arthritis. Usually, gout affects the joints in the big toe initially. It also can affect the:


instep
ankles
heels
knees
wrists
fingers
elbows

The definitive diagnosis for gout depends on finding uric acid crystals in the joint fluid during an acute gout attack.


Gout Treatment

Along with specific prescribed medications, it is typically recommended that people with gout reduce their intake of purine-rich foods.

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That dietary recommendation begs the question regarding what foods are purine-rich? Consider though that purines are found in all protein foods and it is not recommended that all purines should be eliminated from a person's diet.


How To Treat Gout With Diet And Medication


Purine-Rich Foods

According to the American Medical Association, purine-containing foods include:


Beer, other alcoholic beverages.
Anchovies, sardines in oil, fish roes, herring.
Yeast.
Organ meat (liver, kidneys, sweetbreads)
Legumes (dried beans, peas)
Meat extracts, consomme, gravies.
Mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower.


Beneficial Foods

Foods which may be beneficial to people with gout include:


Dark berries may contain chemicals that lower uric acid and reduce inflammation.
Tofu which is made from soybeans may be a better choice than meats.
Certain fatty acids found in certain fish such as salmon, flax or olive oil, or nuts may possess some anti-inflammatory benefits.

Avoiding purine-rich foods is only one aspect of treatment however. It is important to take prescribed medications as directed, maintain a healthy/balanced diet, drink plenty of fluids/water, exercise and maintain a healthy body weight. Diets designed for quick or extreme weight loss will work against you though -- they increase uric acid levels in the blood.


Balanced Diet

According to the American Medical Association, a balanced diet for people with gout include foods:


High in complex carbohydrates (whole grains, fruits, vegetables)
Low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, poultry)
No more than 30% of calories from fat (10% animal fat)

Answer 7

No. The increased acid may cause heartburn or ulcers but not gout.

Answer 8

No gout is caused by eating foods with high cholesterol.