Can I eat red beans if I have high uric acid?
Disease description:
I really like red beans, but recently I have avoided eating them due to high uric acid levels. I would like to find out whether people with high uric acid can eat red beans.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels are usually advised to be cautious or limit their intake of red beans. This is because, although the purine content of red beans is not as significant as that of certain high-purine foods, it may still affect uric acid levels after consumption. Patients with elevated uric acid often have impaired uric acid excretion; additional purine intake may exacerbate uric acid accumulation and increase the risk of gout attacks. Furthermore, individual differences and dietary habits can influence the specific impact of red beans on uric acid levels. Therefore, to ensure stable uric acid levels and avoid unnecessary risks, patients with high uric acid should ideally control their intake of red beans and other foods under the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist.
