Can people with gout drink green tea beverages?
Disease description:
My father has always had the habit of drinking green tea. Since being diagnosed with gout, he has completely stopped drinking it. I would like to ask, can someone with gout occasionally drink green tea beverages?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gout patients can drink green tea beverages in moderation, but should pay attention to the following points:
1. Low purine content: Green tea beverages are low in purines, and moderate consumption will not significantly increase uric acid levels, thus having minimal impact on gout.
2. Principle of moderation: Although green tea beverages can be consumed, intake should be controlled, and excessive drinking at one time should be avoided. This is because green tea beverages may contain high levels of sugar and fat, which could be detrimental to gout patients, especially those with comorbid metabolic syndromes such as hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.
3. Avoid strong tea: Strong tea contains high levels of caffeine, excessive intake of which may affect sleep and hinder the recovery of gout patients. Therefore, it is recommended that gout patients drink weak green tea beverages.
