Qivaro Health Diary [ Immune System | Control Your Uric Acid Levels to Avoid Gout ] 

Everyone has heard of "uric acid," but few truly understand it. Uric acid is the body 's natural antioxidant. Under normal circumstances, uric acid, produced after metabolizing purines, dissolves in the blood, is transported to the kidneys for further metabolism , and is eventually excreted in urine. However, when too much purine is ingested or too little uric acid is metabolized, uric acid can form urate crystals in the joints, leading to gout ( metabolic arthritis ) . 

Methods to prevent gout : 

• Eat less high-purine foods 

When the body breaks down purines, it produces uric acid. Metabolizing high-purine foods can cause the body to produce too much uric acid, leading to gout . 

 

• Maintain a healthy weight 

Obesity increases uric acid levels in the body. In addition to choosing low-purine foods, you should also pay attention to the amount of oil and salt in your food and cooking methods to reduce calorie intake . You can also combine this with exercise to maintain a healthy weight. 

 

• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and sugary drinks. 

Lactic acid produced after alcohol metabolism increases the burden on the kidneys and interferes with the frequency of uric acid metabolism . 

Generally speaking, it is highly recommended to obtain the vitamins your body needs through natural means, or by using other nutritional supplements, to ensure your body has enough vitamins to take care of your health . 

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