Can people with high uric acid levels drink baijiu (Chinese white liquor)? What are the禁忌?
Nov 14, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Introduction
In general, high uric acid levels, also known as "hyperuricemia," require avoiding the consumption of white liquor (baijiu). Individuals with hyperuricemia should avoid high-purine foods, alcoholic beverages, high-sugar foods, caffeine-containing drinks, fried foods, and similar items. In daily life, it is important to maintain a reasonable schedule, minimize late-night activities, exercise regularly, and drink plenty of water, all of which help enhance the body's immune function.
Generally, high uric acid levels, also known as "hyperuricemia," mean that drinking baijiu (Chinese白酒) is not recommended. Individuals with hyperuricemia should avoid high-purine foods, alcohol-containing foods, high-sugar foods, caffeinated beverages, fried foods, and others. The details are as follows:
1. Can you drink baijiu?
Baijiu contains a relatively high concentration of alcohol. Once ingested, alcohol undergoes a series of metabolic processes in the body, which may lead to increased uric acid production, sharply elevating blood uric acid levels and potentially triggering gouty arthritis in individuals with hyperuricemia. Therefore, people with hyperuricemia should not drink baijiu.
2. Dietary Restrictions
2.1 High-purine foods
Patients with hyperuricemia need to limit their intake of high-purine foods. Common examples include animal offal, red meat, and seafood.
2.2 Alcohol-containing foods
Alcohol interferes with the normal excretion of uric acid and increases uric acid levels. Therefore, individuals with hyperuricemia should avoid consuming any food containing alcohol, such as liqueur-filled chocolates or beer-based dishes like beer duck.
2.3 High-sugar foods
Excessive consumption of candies, pastries, and other high-sugar foods may elevate uric acid levels in patients with hyperuricemia.
2.4 Caffeinated beverages
Caffeinated drinks—including coffee, tea, and cola—may increase uric acid production and make its excretion more difficult for individuals with hyperuricemia.
2.5 Fried foods
Fried foods typically contain high levels of saturated fats and salt. Excessive intake may impair uric acid excretion, thereby increasing uric acid levels.
In daily life, it's important to maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, exercise regularly, and drink plenty of water, all of which help enhance immune function.
