Protein Shakes (Myoplex) and Gout

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NB - 05 Aug 2005 01:29 GMT

Could drinking protein shakes have caused me to develop gout. I drink
a shake almost every weekday (43g protein). I found out today that my
uric acid level is 8.9 and I've had a few attacks over the past year
and a half or so (which caused me to find out about my uric acid
level). Do I have to give up my protein shakes?

Also, is eating tuna a problem? I eat a lot of it.

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Newsgroups.comcast.net - 07 Aug 2005 05:38 GMT

Maybe, but I wonder why you are taking in so much protein. Are you body
building? When I was following the Fit for Life regimen I used Myoplex and
other protein shakes as part of the five meal a day diet. A shake would be
one of two small meals out of five daily meals. For most folks that is
overkill... It was good while I was pumping iron, though.

In your case, if you are NOT on a professionally designed body building
plan the excessive protein intake has probably contributed to the gout.

http://www.nutrigenesis.com/WLprotein_dangers.htm

God Bless,
Steve

> Could drinking protein shakes have caused me to develop gout. I drink
> a shake almost every weekday (43g protein). I found out today that my
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> Also, is eating tuna a problem? I eat a lot of it.

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