ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: CAN EATING PEANUT BUTTER TRIGGER GOUT?
Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso
Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA
Peanuts and peanut butter are actually relatively low in purines. This makes them a good option for people with gout. However, everyone's bodies react differently to different foods. So, it's possible that eating peanut butter could be problematic for some people with gout. If you have gout, you may want to speak to your doctor about whether peanut butter is right for you.
Expert opinion from Anne Wright
Master of Science - GradeDiabetes Science, Research Methods and Data Analysis · 27 years of experience · UK
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis, due to the build up of uric acid crystals in the joints. You can try to prevent flare ups by avoiding high purine containing foods. Purines can contribute to uric acid build up. Peanut butter generally is not high in purines so shouldn't trigger gout episodes.
Expert opinion from Jen Hsu
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Canada
Gout is triggered by several different food sources, including foods that are high in sugar. Eating peanut butter at normal amount will not aggravate gout as long you choose the sugar-free option.
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