2007-07-31 22:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by Abet C 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No, okra is not known to trigger a gout attack. Purine foods are the culprits.
Certain foods contain high levels of purines (which our bodies turn into uric acid) so they should be avoided to prevent triggering gout. Triggers are red meat, organ meats (liver, kidneys, etc), beans, shellfish, peas and lentils, Alcohol intake should be limited.
You will find this site helpful regarding foods to avoid and/or that are safe to eat when you have gout:
http://arthritis.about.com/cs/gout/a/foodstoavoid.htm
2007-08-01 18:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 00:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals build up in the body.
This can happen in the area of the big toe and cause a lot of pain.
Our foods contain purines; some foods are higher in this than others.
The doctor may place you on a lower purine diet (of which they will usually provide you a list of foods to avoid. There is also medications that can lower the uric acid in the blood
Here an alternative way to cure gout?
2016-05-15 09:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋