Can patients with gout eat mung beans?

Whether gout patients can consume mung beans depends on the stage of the disease: 1. Non-acute phase: Gout patients can consume mung beans in moderation during the non-acute phase, although intake should be limited. Mung beans are considered moderate-purine food, containing approximately 60-70 mg of purines per 100 g. Moderate consumption can meet nutritional needs without significantly affecting uric acid levels. 2. Acute attack phase: Gout patients should avoid consuming mung beans during the acute attack phase. At this time, the body is in a highly sensitive state, and mung bean consumption may exacerbate uric acid accumulation, leading to worsening of the condition. Patients should follow dietary principles of low purine, low fat, and low salt, and actively cooperate with their physician's treatment and recommendations.