Can people with gout eat green beans?
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve been experiencing generalized body pain. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with gout. I’d like to ask: Is it safe for people with gout to eat green beans (yardlong beans)?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Lu Chaohui
Patients with gout can safely consume green beans, which are classified as moderate-purine foods—meaning their purine content is not particularly high. Green beans contain approximately 29.7 mg of purine per 100 g, making them suitable for regular consumption by gout patients without causing an increase in serum uric acid levels or adversely affecting the disease. In daily life, patients are encouraged to choose low-purine or purine-free foods.
