Can people with high uric acid levels eat edamame?
Disease description:
Recently, during a health check-up, I found my uric acid levels to be elevated. However, I would like to eat edamame. May I ask, is it okay to eat edamame with high uric acid levels?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Patients with high uric acid levels can consume edamame in moderation.
High uric acid is typically a metabolic disorder caused by impaired purine metabolism in the body, which may lead to elevated blood uric acid levels. Therefore, patients with high uric acid need to pay special attention to their diet and avoid consuming foods high in purines. Edamame, as a common food, does not contain high levels of purines. According to the latest data, every 100 grams of edamame contains approximately 48 milligrams of purines, classifying it as a low-purine food. Therefore, patients with high uric acid can consume edamame in moderation.
However, it should be noted that although edamame does not have high purine content, patients with high uric acid still need to control their overall intake and avoid excessive consumption. Additionally, raw edamame contains anti-protease inhibitors and thrombin, which are harmful to health, so it should be cooked or stir-fried before consumption.
Therefore, patients with high uric acid can consume edamame in moderation, but they should control the amount consumed and use appropriate cooking methods. Additionally, it is recommended that patients with high uric acid maintain a balanced diet and avoid excessive intake of high-purine foods.
