{"id":631560,"date":"2025-03-13T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=631560"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:15:55","slug":"coffee-and-gout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/coffee-and-gout\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you drink coffee if you have gout?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re woken in the middle of the night by sharp, excruciating pain in your big toe, you may be having a gout attack. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/gout-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gout <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a common form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/arthritis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that causes sudden, severe pain, redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in the joints\u2014often starting in the big toes but also affecting other joints, such as the ankles, knees, and fingers. It&#8217;s typically treated with anti-inflammatory medications for acute flares followed by a medication called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/allopurinol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allopurinol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for lowering the uric acid<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gout occurs when excessive uric acid accumulates in the body. Uric acid is a byproduct of purine, a natural compound used to produce DNA and RNA. When we consume purine-rich foods, like red meat, organ meats, fish and shellfish, and certain beans and legumes, the body breaks them down into uric acid, some of which is excreted in the urine. Some people retain more than usual amounts of uric acid in the body, and this condition is called hyperuricemia. Sometimes the excess uric acid is deposited in joints and under the skin (called tophi). At times, the uric acid deposited in the joints initiates an acute inflammatory response resulting in a gout flare. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gout-triggers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can contribute to hyperuricemia include a purine-rich diet, obesity, insulin resistance, medications, alcohol consumption, and genetic factors. Risk factors for gout flare include dehydration, physical stress like surgery, excessive alcohol consumption, or intake of purine-rich meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with gout, you probably know that modifying your diet and beverages can help with reducing uric acid levels and gout flares. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common question among coffee drinkers is whether drinking java is safe. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is a resounding yes\u2014individuals with gout can enjoy coffee, and it may even offer some health benefits!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-drink-coffee-if-i-have-gout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I drink coffee if I have gout?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Coffee has no known adverse effects on gout and is even deemed protective in some cases,&#8221; says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaelchichakmd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael Chichak, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, instructor with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neomed.edu\/directory-profile\/chichak-michael-35412\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast Ohio Medical University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/gout-diet\/art-20048524\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moderate coffee consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014especially caffeinated coffee\u2014may actually lower the risk of developing gout and help manage existing symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Studies have demonstrated that drinking coffee is associated with a reduced risk for gout,&#8221; says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytpmg.com\/physician\/jesus-l-lizarzaburu-m-d\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jesus Lizarzaburu, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified family medicine provider at Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group in Yorktown, Virginia. He says there is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive correlation between coffee intake and reduced levels of uric acid. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38448745\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Rheumatology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that coffee intake significantly decreased the risk of gout by lowering levels of urate (the salt form of uric acid) and urea (a waste product that, when elevated, can signify impaired kidney function).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2937590\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> investigating the link between coffee consumption and the incidence of gout in women, higher coff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ee consumption reduced serum uric acid levels significantly; the risk of gout was 22% lower with an intake of one to three cups of coffee per day, and 57% lower among those who drank four or more cups daily. Interestingly, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26905267\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that women need to drink more servings (4-6 cups\/day) than men to lower serum uric acid than men (1-3 cups\/day).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our wellness newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Wellness Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-coffee-good-for-gout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is coffee good for gout?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Lizarzaburu says that drinking coffee is beneficial for gout, but you should discuss the safety of caffeine consumption with your healthcare provider. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to reducing the formation of uric acid, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcimcr.org\/pdfs\/JCIMCR-v4-2553.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caffeine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may enhance the urinary excretion of uric acid by inhibiting urate transporters in the kidneys, which then leads to lower uric acid levels in the blood. Dr. Chichak adds that coffee is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6270823\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rich in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> antioxidants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that protect against oxidative stress, which triggers the inflammation behind gout flare-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/coffee-benefits\/\"><b>10 health benefits of coffee<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-coffee-is-best-for-high-uric-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which coffee is best for high uric acid?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36715061\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that caffeinated coffee is best for reducing uric acid, decaffeinated coffee also has benefits, although to a lesser degree. One reason that coffee with caffeine is so beneficial is the presence of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28391515\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholinergic acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CGA). CGA is a polyphenol, or plant compound, with antioxidant properties found naturally in coffee beans. The decaffeination process<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16417293\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the CGA content in coffee but doesn&#8217;t remove the compound entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Lizarzaburu explains that the CGA in coffee helps eliminate uric acid in the body mainly by blocking<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9654796\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xanthine oxidase (XO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an enzyme that produces uric acid. When CGA inhibits this enzyme, less uric acid is made, which helps lower the amount in the blood. Plus, CGA has anti-inflammatory benefits that can help reduce swelling and stress in the joints, which are often linked to high uric acid levels and conditions like gout. Tea consumption has also been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9250135\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to chlorogenic acid, coffee is rich in other antioxidants and polyphenols known to combat inflammation and support overall health. These compounds may help mitigate the risk of gout flare-ups, making coffee a favorable addition to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-thing-to-drink-if-you-have-gout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best thing to drink if you have gout?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While coffee is an excellent beverage for individuals with gout, Dr. Lizarzaburu says water is the best choice. That&#8217;s because staying well-hydrated assists the kidneys in flushing out excess uric acid, which can help prevent the formation of crystals in the joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21188562\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat milk and yogurt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also good options. The proteins in these products can help reduce uric acid levels, decreasing the frequency of gout attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to gout flares, certain beverages can make matters worse. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343(06)00164-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly beer, contains high levels of purines, which the body breaks down into uric acid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2234537\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugary drinks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as sodas and certain fruit juices, can contribute to an increased risk of gout and should be consumed cautiously. High fructose corn syrup, commonly found in many processed foods and beverages, has also been linked to increased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/healthy-living\/nutrition\/healthy-eating\/fructose-gout-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uric acid production<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee is more likely to be helpful than harmful for individuals managing gout. Studies indicate that caffeinated coffee is particularly effective in lowering uric acid levels and reducing the frequency of gout attacks. If you\u2019re a coffee lover, incorporating this beverage into your daily routine may provide a protective effect against gout. Just remember to stay hydrated, limit purine-rich foods, avoid alcohol and high-fructose drinks, and check with your healthcare provider about the safety of caffeine intake.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re woken in the middle of the night by sharp, excruciating pain in your big toe, you may be having a gout attack. 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