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Alby News Ghana Blog of Monday, 17 April 2023

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Mango consumption in cases with elevated uric acid is harmful. learn what professionals have to say

Consuming mango, a seasonal fruit, has a number of health benefits. But you should only eat mango in little amounts if you have a uric acid issue.

Picture credit: FREEPIK Eaten in high uric acid, is eating mango harmful?

Mango season is in full swing now that it is summer. Mangoes are quite popular during this season since they are not only delicious but also satisfy a variety of needs. But is it risky to consume mangoes if your uric acid level is high? Mangoes are said to be healthy to eat since they have a lot of fiber and because uric acid is a condition linked to a sluggish metabolism. However, we frequently overlook the other components of mangoes that could not be advantageous for those with uric acid. Ashwani.H. Kumar, a nutritionist at the Udyan Health Care Center in Lucknow, shed light on this matter and highlighted the best course of action.

Can we consume mangoes with high uric acid levels?

According to nutritionist Ashwani, because mangos are heavy in sugar, they might raise the body's blood sugar levels. since of this, eating a lot of mangoes might worsen gout and liver problems since the fructose in mangoes raises uric acid levels as well as blood sugar levels.

Consider that if you have gout, increasing your fructose intake could be harmful to you because fructose breaks down in the body and releases purines. Through a rise in uric acid, an excess of purines can worsen pain and inflammation.

Mangoes are a fruit; should uric acid patients eat them?

Consuming mango, a seasonal fruit, has a number of health benefits. But you should only eat mango in little amounts if you have a uric acid issue. Eat mangoes only twice a week, and only a small amount of them. Eating it frequently in large quantities can make your gout worse.