Starting the day with caffeine (which is commonly found in tea or coffee) can dehydrate your body and strain kidney function, reducing its ability to filter uric acid efficiently. A 2021 study titled ‘Effect of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee
on serum uric acid and uric acid clearance’ found that caffeinated coffee actually increased serum uric acid slightly in non-hyperuricemic people, but did not change uric acid clearance by the kidneys, while decaffeinated coffee decreased serum uric acid levels.
So, it’s best to delay caffeine until after hydration and breakfast. Instead, start with herbal teas like ginger or turmeric, which may reduce inflammation naturally.
