Can I eat garlic sprouts with high uric acid?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I usually add garlic shoots when stir-frying dishes, and I find them especially delicious. However, I have high uric acid levels, so I wanted to ask about this.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can consume garlic sprouts. As a vegetable, garlic sprouts have a relatively low purine content and generally do not significantly affect uric acid levels. Additionally, garlic sprouts are rich in nutrients such as protein, beta-carotene, thiamine, and riboflavin, which are beneficial to human health. Garlic sprouts also have certain effects in aiding digestion, killing bacteria, and resisting bacterial infections, thus helping maintain overall health. Patients with high uric acid still need to control their total purine intake and avoid consuming excessive high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood. At the same time, maintaining a low-salt and low-fat diet and consuming more foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber can help promote uric acid excretion and maintain health. If necessary, it is recommended to adjust the diet under the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist.