Gout

[SuperVin]

So my coworker came back from the doctor and he was advised not to take protein shake each day. The doctor said over time, he will develop gout in his system. What is everyone take on this?

Gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints.

• Acute gout is a painful condition that typically affects one joint.
• Chronic gout is repeated episodes of pain and inflammation, which may involve more than one joint.

https://health.google.com/health/ref/Gout

 

[Pumping Iron]

First time I am hearing of protein causing Gout.. I don't know enough about it to give an opinion one way or another but sometimes these doctors look for other things to blame it on, when it's really not the reason or answer to the problem.

Very interesting though..

 

[(N)shape]

Excess serum accumulation of uric acid can lead to a type of arthritis known as gout.<sup id="cite_ref-Heinig_M.2C_Johnson_RJ_2006_1059.E2.80.9364_16-0" class="reference">[17]</sup> This painful condition is the result of needle-like crystals of uric acid precipitating in joints and capillaries.
Elevated serum uric acid (hyperuricemia) can result from high intake of purine-rich foods, and/or impaired excretion by the kidneys.

Purines are found in high concentration in meat and meat products, especially internal organs such as liver and kidney. Plant based diets are generally low in purines [1].
Examples of high-purine sources include: sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, liver, beef kidneys, brains, meat extracts (e.g., Oxo, Bovril), herring, mackerel, scallops, game meats, and gravy.
A moderate amount of purine is also contained in beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, green peas, lentils, dried peas, beans, oatmeal, wheat bran, wheat germ, and hawthorn.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference">[4]</sup>
Higher levels of meat and seafood consumption are associated with an increased risk of gout, whereas a higher level of consumption of dairy products is associated with a decreased risk. Moderate intake of purine-rich vegetables or protein is not associated with an increased risk of gout.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[5]</sup>


The Doctor is right about protein if he were talking about, protein from meat sources....however Protein Shakes from dairy ie..Whey, Casein, etc... is fine and can in fact decrease risk, so I'm not sure why the Dr. would tell him to cut back on shakes???? However it's been my finding in talking with a lot of medical Doctors that they don't understand diet too well unless it's related to their particular practice.
<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purine#cite_note-4</sup>

 

[Pharm_Fed]

Excess serum accumulation of uric acid can lead to a type of arthritis known as gout.<SUP class=reference id=cite_ref-Heinig_M.2C_Johnson_RJ_2006_1059.E2.80.9364_16-0>[17]</SUP> This painful condition is the result of needle-like crystals of uric acid precipitating in joints and capillaries.
Elevated serum uric acid (hyperuricemia) can result from high intake of purine-rich foods, and/or impaired excretion by the kidneys.

Purines are found in high concentration in meat and meat products, especially internal organs such as liver and kidney. Plant based diets are generally low in purines [1].
Examples of high-purine sources include: sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, liver, beef kidneys, brains, meat extracts (e.g., Oxo, Bovril), herring, mackerel, scallops, game meats, and gravy.
A moderate amount of purine is also contained in beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, green peas, lentils, dried peas, beans, oatmeal, wheat bran, wheat germ, and hawthorn.<SUP class=reference id=cite_ref-3>[4]</SUP>
Higher levels of meat and seafood consumption are associated with an increased risk of gout, whereas a higher level of consumption of dairy products is associated with a decreased risk. Moderate intake of purine-rich vegetables or protein is not associated with an increased risk of gout.<SUP class=reference id=cite_ref-4>[5]</SUP>


The Doctor is right about protein if he were talking about, protein from meat sources....however Protein Shakes from dairy ie..Whey, Casein, etc... is fine and can in fact decrease risk, so I'm not sure why the Dr. would tell him to cut back on shakes???? However it's been my finding in talking with a lot of medical Doctors that they don't understand diet too well unless it's related to their particular practice.
<SUP class=reference id=cite_ref-4></SUP>

Great post bro. Very informative. Thanks!

 

[MrPerfect]

interesting read

 

[Presser]

Excess serum accumulation of uric acid can lead to a type of arthritis known as gout.<sup id="cite_ref-Heinig_M.2C_Johnson_RJ_2006_1059.E2.80.9364_16-0" class="reference">[17]</sup> This painful condition is the result of needle-like crystals of uric acid precipitating in joints and capillaries.
Elevated serum uric acid (hyperuricemia) can result from high intake of purine-rich foods, and/or impaired excretion by the kidneys.

Purines are found in high concentration in meat and meat products, especially internal organs such as liver and kidney. Plant based diets are generally low in purines [1].
Examples of high-purine sources include: sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, liver, beef kidneys, brains, meat extracts (e.g., Oxo, Bovril), herring, mackerel, scallops, game meats, and gravy.
A moderate amount of purine is also contained in beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, green peas, lentils, dried peas, beans, oatmeal, wheat bran, wheat germ, and hawthorn.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference">[4]</sup>
Higher levels of meat and seafood consumption are associated with an increased risk of gout, whereas a higher level of consumption of dairy products is associated with a decreased risk. Moderate intake of purine-rich vegetables or protein is not associated with an increased risk of gout.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[5]</sup>


The Doctor is right about protein if he were talking about, protein from meat sources....however Protein Shakes from dairy ie..Whey, Casein, etc... is fine and can in fact decrease risk, so I'm not sure why the Dr. would tell him to cut back on shakes???? However it's been my finding in talking with a lot of medical Doctors that they don't understand diet too well unless it's related to their particular practice.
<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purine#cite_note-4</sup>

Good post brutha! and yeah he said the dr said shakes specificly so looks like another dr not knowing his ass from a hole in the ground. He was close though, does coming close count in the medical profession, lmao, they seem to think so then bill ya for it! lol