Can people with high uric acid levels drink black tea or Pu-erh tea?
Nov 13, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Introduction
Generally, people with high uric acid levels can drink black tea and Pu-erh tea. Moderate consumption of black tea and Pu-erh tea can help promote urine excretion; their components such as caffeine and theophylline have diuretic effects that aid in maintaining uric acid balance. However, although both teas are low in purines, excessive consumption may still cause fluctuations in uric acid levels. Therefore, it is recommended to control daily intake.
Generally, people with high uric acid levels can drink black tea and Pu-erh tea, but should consume them in moderation.
Black tea is a fermented tea rich in components such as tea polyphenols, theaflavins, and thearubigins. These substances have antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammatory responses in the body. Additionally, black tea contains relatively low levels of purines and is unlikely to significantly increase uric acid levels. Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw (sheng) tea and ripe (shu) tea. Raw tea is unfermented, while ripe tea is produced through a pile-fermentation process. Pu-erh tea also contains polyphenols, catechins, and other compounds that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, Pu-erh tea has low purine content and generally does not directly cause an increase in uric acid levels.
Moderate consumption of black tea and Pu-erh tea can help promote urine excretion. The caffeine and theophylline in these teas have diuretic effects, increasing urine production and aiding metabolic regulation, which helps maintain uric acid balance. However, although both teas are low in purines, excessive consumption may still lead to fluctuations in uric acid levels. Therefore, it is recommended to control daily intake.
