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Mung beans have moderate purines but are safe and may lower gout risk when prepared plainly.

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Their plant purines don’t raise flare risk like animal sources, and polyphenols may inhibit xanthine oxidase and reduce uric acid.

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Avoid sweetened mung bean desserts or soups, as added fructose spikes uric acid production and can trigger gout attacks.

Information researched with AI — not medical advice.