Can people with gout drink green tea?
Disease description:
My father has always liked drinking green tea brewed with hot water. He was recently diagnosed with gout and is currently in poor health. I would like to ask whether people with gout can still drink green tea.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can drink green tea, but should do so in moderation and avoid overly strong brews. Green tea, a common beverage with low purine content, generally does not elevate blood uric acid levels when consumed in moderate amounts. Instead, it may help promote metabolism and facilitate the excretion of uric acid from the body. In addition, green tea offers various health benefits, including lipid-lowering and antioxidant effects, which are beneficial to overall health. It should be noted, however, that strong tea contains higher levels of purines and caffeine, which may affect sleep; therefore, gout patients should avoid drinking strong tea. Furthermore, gout patients should also pay attention to limiting the intake of high-purine foods and maintaining a balanced diet to help stabilize uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
