Can patients with gout drink Kuding tea?

Gout patients can drink Ilex kuding tea in moderation, but should pay attention to the following points: 1. **Purine content**: Ilex kuding tea is not a high-purine beverage. Drinking it in moderation generally does not cause significant fluctuations in blood uric acid levels and thus does not affect the management of gout. 2. **Nutritional value**: Ilex kuding tea is rich in amino acids, vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids, and other components, which help supplement essential nutrients and, to some extent, promote metabolism and detoxification. 3. **Principle of moderation**: Although Ilex kuding tea is beneficial for gout patients, excessive consumption may stimulate the cerebral cortex and affect sleep quality. Therefore, it is recommended that gout patients drink it in moderation according to their individual conditions and avoid overconsumption. 4. **Comprehensive considerations**: While drinking Ilex kuding tea, gout patients should also maintain healthy dietary habits, avoid high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, and follow medical advice for medication, treatment, and monitoring of uric acid levels.