Can people with gout eat yellow soybean sprouts?
Disease description:
My father usually doesn't have dietary restrictions, but after recently being diagnosed with gout, he ate some soybean sprouts yesterday. I heard that people with gout shouldn't eat legumes. I would like to ask, can someone with gout eat soybean sprouts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can eat soybean sprouts, but in moderation. Soybean sprouts are produced by hydroponic cultivation of soybeans. Since purines are water-soluble substances, during the sprouting process, the sprouts absorb a large amount of water, which dilutes the purine content, making soybean sprouts a low-purine food. Additionally, steps such as blanching during cooking can further reduce the purine content. Therefore, moderate consumption of soybean sprouts generally does not have a significant impact on gout conditions. However, due to individual differences in medical conditions and physical status, it is advisable to consult a doctor or nutritionist before consumption to develop a personalized diet plan. At the same time, gout patients should also maintain a low-purine diet and avoid consuming excessive high-purine foods, such as seafood and animal offal, to maintain stable uric acid levels.
