Can people with high uric acid levels drink chrysanthemum tea?

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I usually like to drink chrysanthemum tea to help reduce internal heat. Now that I've just been diagnosed with high uric acid levels, I would like to ask if it's okay for someone with high uric acid to drink chrysanthemum tea?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can drink chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum tea contains no purines, and moderate consumption will not cause an increase in uric acid levels or interfere with disease management. Chrysanthemum tea also has certain effects in clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and removing dampness, which can help eliminate uric acid from the body and relieve symptoms associated with elevated uric acid levels. Additionally, chrysanthemum tea offers other health benefits, such as helping to prevent and treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, improving vision, supporting liver function, and refreshing the mind, indicating its certain medicinal value. However, it is important to note that chrysanthemum tea is slightly cold in nature and should not be consumed for prolonged periods or in excessive amounts to avoid gastrointestinal irritation and potential adverse symptoms. Moreover, patients with high uric acid should also avoid consuming high-purine foods, such as animal offal and seafood, and follow medical advice for standardized treatment.