Can people with high uric acid levels consume soy products and soy milk?
Disease description:
I live near the coast and often eat barbecued food, seafood, and drink beer, which has led to high uric acid levels. I now need to change my eating habits. May I ask if people with high uric acid can consume soy products and soy milk?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Patients with high uric acid levels can consume soy products and soy milk, but should do so in moderation.
Although soy products and soy milk contain certain amounts of purines, they are nutritionally valuable, providing high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. For patients with elevated uric acid levels who have not yet developed gout, moderate consumption of soy products is acceptable, but excessive intake should be avoided to prevent increasing the body's uric acid load. For patients who already have gout or significantly elevated uric acid levels, it is recommended to adjust their diet under a doctor's guidance, which may involve limiting or reducing the consumption of soy products and soy milk to control uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
Therefore, patients with high uric acid levels can consume soy products and soy milk in moderation, but must carefully control the quantity to avoid excessive intake. Additionally, it is recommended that patients with high uric acid levels eat more fresh vegetables and fruits in daily life, while limiting the intake of high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, in order to promote uric acid excretion and lower uric acid levels.
