Can people with high uric acid levels eat wood ear fungus (black fungus)?

Patients with high uric acid levels can eat wood ear mushrooms, but should do so in moderation. Wood ear mushrooms are a low-purine food, containing only 8.8 milligrams of purines per 100 grams, which is far below the threshold for high-purine foods, and therefore will not exacerbate symptoms of elevated uric acid. Eating wood ear mushrooms in appropriate amounts not only does not increase uric acid levels, but also helps supplement essential nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins. Additionally, wood ear mushrooms are rich in iron, which aids in blood replenishment and is suitable for patients with iron-deficiency anemia. Nevertheless, patients with high uric acid levels should still maintain a low-purine diet and avoid excessive intake of high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal to control uric acid levels and prevent diseases like gout. At the same time, patients should also consume wood ear mushrooms in moderation to avoid excessive intake, which may cause digestive problems.