Can patients with gout drink water infused with goji berries?
Apr 23, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Goji berries contain various vitamins and minerals, and have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys and enhancing immunity. Drinking goji berry-infused water in moderation is beneficial to health. For patients with gout, goji berries themselves have a low purine content and will not directly cause an increase in uric acid levels. Therefore, drinking goji berry water in moderation is generally acceptable during periods of stable condition, and may even help improve overall health.
Patients with gout can drink water infused with wolfberries in moderation, but the decision should be based on their individual condition and the amount consumed.
Wolfberries contain various vitamins and minerals, and have functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys and enhancing immunity. Drinking wolfberry-infused water in moderation is beneficial to health. For patients with gout, wolfberries themselves have low purine content and will not directly cause an increase in uric acid levels. Therefore, drinking them in moderation during periods of stable condition is generally safe and may even help improve overall health.
However, if a gout patient is in an acute flare period or has elevated uric acid levels, dietary control should be especially emphasized. Although wolfberries are low in purines, excessive consumption may indirectly affect metabolic balance due to excessive intake of nutrients. Moreover, some gout patients may have other health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, which should also be considered when consuming wolfberry water.
Dietary adjustments are only an auxiliary measure; gout patients should follow medical advice to plan their diet appropriately and regularly monitor uric acid levels to ensure stable condition.
