We all know whether tea contains a lot of oxalic acid, so for some people with special physical conditions, they cannot drink too much. Although tea has a long history, some people with high uric acid should never drink tea, especially excessive consumption of strong tea, which can directly lead to the aggravation of uric acid-related diseases, so it is best to stay away from tea and coffee in daily life.

Tea has a long history in our country, from ancient popularity to the present day. Many people still maintain the habit of drinking tea, and some even have a deep understanding of tea. For some tea lovers, ‘Tea is an indispensable part of life.’ However, if you find that you have high uric acid, can you still drink tea?

Many friends with high uric acid and a fondness for tea asked the Shanghai gout expert, ‘Can you drink tea if you have high uric acid?’.

In response to this question, the renowned gout expert Zhu Jianfu answered: Tea is a weak alkaline beverage with a certain diuretic effect. It can also prevent the deposition of sodium salts, but it should be noted that drinking tea also needs to be moderate, and it is not advisable to drink strong tea or drink it in large quantities to avoid adverse effects.

At the same time, to ensure that our uric acid levels are normal, it is recommended to promote blood circulation and accelerate uric acid dissolution through hot water foot soaking every night (for 20-30 minutes) and to pay attention to the combination of work and rest, ensure a good sleep quality, maintain a relaxed and optimistic attitude, and persist in effective self-examinations at regular intervals.

Can you drink tea if you have high uric acid, and you can’t eat:

Animal internal organs: such as pancreas, liver, kidney, bone marrow, large intestine (high in purines). Vegetables: spinach, radish, etc.; Special note: Because spinach and other plants are rich in oxalic acid, they are prone to cause a significant increase in hyperoxaluria, leading to a sharp rise in uric acid and increasing the burden on the kidneys.

Seafood, shellfish, etc.: Special note: The reason why shrimp, crab, oyster and other seafood and shellfish, and green algae cannot be eaten is that these foods are rich in polysaccharides and high in protein, which will increase the burden on kidney decomposition, raise uric acid levels, and therefore should not be eaten in large quantities.

In order to maintain a good physical quality of life, we still need to persist in a proper sports activity (preferably aerobic exercise) and must not engage in blind or intense exercise to avoid joint wear and tear. Pay attention to timely hydration before and after exercise.