Can patients with gout drink black goji berry tea?
Disease description:
My father usually drinks black goji berries to nourish his body. He has now been diagnosed with gout, although it is not very severe. I would like to ask, can people with gout drink black goji berries?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can consume black goji berries. As a low-purine and alkaline food, black goji berries have a low purine content and are suitable for consumption by individuals with gout. Rich in various minerals, abundant anthocyanins, proteins, amino acids, and multiple vitamins, black goji berries offer numerous health benefits, including beautifying the skin, nourishing the blood to calm the mind, protecting the eyes to improve vision, nourishing the kidneys to benefit essence, and enhancing immunity. For gout patients, moderate consumption of black goji berries can help supplement essential nutrients but cannot directly treat gout. It should be noted, however, that although black goji berries are beneficial, excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions such as internal heat buildup. Additionally, gout patients should avoid high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, and drink plenty of water to promote uric acid excretion.
