An acute form of arthritis, gout is known as the “rich man’s disease” : Another challenge to basic sciences to formulate new diet for gout and understand detail about gout and purene. Do we have money for this or wait until the leaders aware on this pain.

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An acute form of arthritis, gout is known as the “rich man’s disease” because of its association with an overindulgence in rich food and alcohol. It causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big toe, but may also affect the, ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow.
Men are more at risk of gout than women. However, after menopause, women’s risk increases.

How to prevent gout attacks
Gout occurs when there are high levels of uric acid in the blood. This can cause crystals of uric acid to settle in the joints. As uric acid levels accumulate with the breakdown of foods containing purine, it’s important to reduce the intake of foods high in purine.
Foods high in purine – Restrict your intake

• Asparagus, cauliflower, mushroom
• Oatmeal
• Wheat bran and wheat germ
• Red meat

Food highest in purine - Abstain completely if possible
Meat extracts

• Broths, meat stocks and gravies
• Chicken essence
• Bak kut teh

Certain fish or shellfish

• Salmon, herring, mackerel, prawn
• Anchovies (ikan bilis), sardines, fish roe
• Cockles, mussels, scallops

Certain fruits and vegetables

• Spinach, peas, carrots
• Strawberries (& strawberry jam)
• Durian, tomato & tomato sauce

Beans and legumes

• Beancurd, soya bean drink
• Peanuts, bean cake, moon cake

All internal organs of animals and birds

• Liver, kidney, brain