Is it okay to drink Coca-Cola with gout?
Disease description:
I often drink cola in my daily life. Last week, I was diagnosed with gout during a hospital checkup. I would like to ask, can gout patients drink cola? Are there any precautions I should take?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients are not advised to drink cola, primarily because cola has adverse effects on uric acid levels. Carbonated beverages such as cola contain large amounts of fructose, which is converted into uric acid after entering the body, leading to elevated blood uric acid levels. For individuals with gout, high uric acid levels are a key factor in triggering gout attacks; excessive fructose intake increases the risk of gout flare-ups. Additionally, the phosphoric acid in cola may interfere with calcium absorption and utilization, and long-term consumption may lead to problems such as osteoporosis. Moreover, caffeine and other additives in cola may also have negative effects on the body. Therefore, patients with gout should avoid drinking carbonated beverages like cola as much as possible to maintain stable uric acid levels and prevent related complications.
