Can people with high uric acid levels drink pure milk?
Disease description:
I usually have a habit of drinking a bag of pure milk before bedtime, and I recently found out that my uric acid level is high, although not very severe. I would like to ask, is it okay for someone with high uric acid to drink pure milk?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high uric acid levels can moderately consume plain milk. Plain milk is considered a low-purine food, with low purine content, and moderate consumption will not significantly affect uric acid levels. Plain milk is rich in high-quality protein, calcium, and other nutrients, which helps supplement the body's nutritional needs and enhance immunity. Additionally, components in plain milk such as orotic acid, casein, and lactalbumin may aid in the excretion of uric acid and are beneficial for patients with elevated uric acid levels. However, it should be noted that patients should choose low-fat or fat-free plain milk to avoid excessive fat intake. At the same time, patients with high uric acid should also control the intake of other high-purine foods, such as seafood and animal offal, and follow medical advice for standardized treatment to manage uric acid levels and prevent complications.
