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Why does cauliflower is high in purines while broccoli is not? thank you :)

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Found in all living: organisms, purines are necessary to build genetic material/DNA. Protein foods are the richest sources of purine, but some fruits/vegetables have higher amounts as well. I think that's all we can say: WHY there are higher amounts of purines in artichokes, bean sprouts, broccoli, pea pods, etc. is beyond our knowledge. BTW, cauliflower is moderate purine food, along with spinach, mushrooms, corn..

Answered 4/21/2016

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