Can I eat vinegar-soaked black beans if I have high uric acid?

Jul 03, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I'd like to eat vinegar-soaked black beans, but my recent checkup showed high uric acid levels. May I eat vinegar-soaked black beans if I have high uric acid?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Patients with high uric acid levels can consume black beans soaked in vinegar in moderation, but should pay attention to controlling the amount. Although black beans themselves contain a certain amount of purine, the purine content in vinegar-soaked black beans is relatively low, and moderate consumption will not significantly affect uric acid levels. However, excessive consumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract; therefore, it is recommended that patients with high uric acid levels consume them in appropriate amounts according to their individual conditions.