Can I eat steamed buns if I have high uric acid levels?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I really enjoy eating steamed buns, but I recently had a medical checkup and found out that I have high uric acid levels. I would like to know, is it okay for someone with high uric acid to eat steamed buns?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can eat steamed buns, but they should pay attention to the fillings when choosing them. Steamed buns themselves, as a staple food primarily made from flour, contain low levels of purines and therefore do not significantly affect uric acid levels. However, steamed buns can be filled with various ingredients, some of which may be high in purines, such as meat (especially red meat and organ meats) and seafood. Patients with high uric acid should avoid steamed buns with these high-purine fillings to prevent excessive purine intake, which may elevate uric acid levels. Instead, they can choose fillings made from low-purine ingredients such as vegetables and tofu, which satisfy dietary needs without adversely affecting uric acid levels.