Can people with gout eat red adzuki beans?
Disease description:
After my father developed gout, his diet became much more restricted. Yesterday at home, he ate some red adzuki beans, and the family didn't pay much attention. I would like to ask, can someone with gout eat red adzuki beans?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can consume red adzuki beans in moderation, but should pay attention to the stage of their condition. As a type of coarse grain, red adzuki beans have a moderate purine content, with approximately 156 mg of purines per 100 grams. During periods when gout is stable and blood uric acid levels are under control, patients may consume moderate amounts of red adzuki beans to supplement essential nutrients. Red adzuki beans are rich in vitamins, carbohydrates, phosphorus, calcium, and other nutrients beneficial to health. However, as they are not considered low-purine food, patients should avoid eating red adzuki beans during acute gout attacks or when blood uric acid levels are elevated, to prevent worsening of the condition. Additionally, gout patients should monitor their total purine intake when consuming red adzuki beans and avoid combining them with other high-purine foods such as seafood and meat.
