11/03/2026
Did you know?
Regular consumption of low-fat dairy product (including skimmed milk) is associated with lower uric acid levels and a reduced risk of gout attacks.
Why?? Bakit??
Low-fat dairy contains natural compounds that may help lower uric acid levels, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, lactose, casein, whey (lactalbumin), and orotic acid.
• Orotic acid, found in milk, helps reduce the reabsorption of uric acid in the kidneys. This means more uric acid is excreted through urine.
• Milk proteins like casein and whey have a uricosuric effect, meaning they help the body remove uric acid faster through urine.
Some studies suggest that the reduction in uric acid may be modest, but overall research shows that low-fat dairy is beneficial, safe, and may help protect against high uric acid levels and gout.
Reference:
Kakutani-Hatayama, et.al,. (2015). Nonpharmacological Management of Gout and Hyperuricemia: Hints for Better Lifestyle. American journal of lifestyle medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827615601973
Zgaga, L., et. al,. (2012). The association of dietary intake of purine-rich vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages and dairy with plasma urate, in a cross-sectional study. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0038123
Zhang, Y., et. al, (2022). Gout and Diet: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Management. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14173525