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µM 6-benzylaminopurine. (BAP), 14 µM kinetin (KN) and 2% sucrose
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.
Purines are chemical substances which are not only produced naturally in the body, but also
found in various types of foods. These purines are converted into uric acid during digestion which
is thrown out of the body thorough the urine. However, when the body starts producing uric acid
in very high quantities or if it is not able to excrete uric acid properly, a person is said to
have gout. The excess uric acid in the body turns into structures that are sharp like needles called
urate crystals which get accumulated in different joints of the body like the big toe, heels, fingers,
elbows, thumbs, ankles, etc. Due to the presence of urate crystals, an individual having gout has
to experience swelling and terrible pain in the joints.
• Mushrooms
• Whole grain cereals and breads
• Green peas
• Asparagus
• Oats and oatmeal
• Fish and shellfish
• Spinach
• Red meats- beef, lamb, pork, etc.
• Bran and wheat germ
• Cauliflower
• Lentils- peas and dried beans
• Pudding
• Skimmed milk
• Macaroni and pasta
• Cake and cookies- small quantities
• Eggs (not more than 3-4 every week)
• Carbonated drinks
• Nuts and peanut butter
• Low fat/fat free ice cream and cheeses
• Gelatin
• Sugar and sweets- small quantities
• Tea and coffee
• Oils and fats- small quantities
gout
5c. Etiology?
Purine is a substance found naturally in food and naturally produced by the body. Purines
are broken down by the body and become uric acid. (Gouty arthritis) Gout is caused by the
build up of uric acid. Either the body produces to much uric acid and/or the kidneys do not
filter enough uric acid through the urine to keep the uric acid from building up in the body.
5h. Treatment?