Can people with high uric acid levels eat bean sprouts?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I usually enjoy eating bean sprouts, but I recently found out that I have high uric acid levels. Therefore, I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with high uric acid to eat bean sprouts?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can eat bean sprouts, but should do so in moderation. As a common vegetable, bean sprouts have relatively low purine content after processing and generally do not significantly affect uric acid levels. Bean sprouts are rich in protein, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals such as calcium and iron, offering high nutritional value. Moderate consumption helps supplement essential nutrients. However, patients with high uric acid should still follow a low-purine diet, avoiding excessive intake of high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood. Additionally, maintaining adequate water intake to promote uric acid excretion can help control uric acid levels and prevent diseases like gout. When consuming bean sprouts, patients with high uric acid should also monitor total intake and avoid excessive consumption at one time to prevent placing additional strain on the body.