Uric acid is a waste product that occurs naturally from the breakdown of crystalline, and purines minerals that are present in certain foods. In normal conditions, uric acid melts in the blood then it pass through the kidneys thus in this way uric acid removes from the body. If you are taking a diet that contain a high amount of purine and your kidneys are incapable of removing high amount of uric acid then this results in high level of uric acid in the blood then this problem is known as hyperuricemia. To control or lower down the high level of uric acid in blood then try to control your diet. Doctors suggested avoid taking those foods which contain amount of purine such as avoid to take
- Beef Rolls
- Cabbage
- Green Leafy Vegetables
- And avoid taking high fiber food
Eat fruits, vegetable and whole grains and refined carbohydrates such as
- Cakes
- White Bread
- And Candies
Foods that are enriched with complex carbohydrates are more capable feel of fullness and also avoid us to eat more. Avoid eating pastries, cookies, cakes and other delights that are enriched with Tran’s fats and saturated fats.
- To control the uric acid in body it is recommended to take plenty of water. Take 3-4 liters of water daily as water helps to pass impurities from the kidneys. So try to keep your body hydrated as much as you can.
Moreover, on regular basis take 500 mg of vitamin C in your diet, this will also helps to control the high level of uric acid in the body.
- Furthermore, cook you food in low fatty oils such as in cold-pressed olive oil rather than butter, shortening or in vegetable oil. Oils that used on heat will likely to quickly rancid. Thus Rancid fats lowers down the amount of vitamin E in your body and vitamin E is considered as the best for controlling the levels of uric acid. Olive oil prevents the production of excessive uric acid which is related with the usage of rancid fats.
High fiber foods such as Oats, Isbagol, Spinach and Broccoli help to control the high level of uric acid in the blood. Fiber is a good absorbent thus it absorbs uric acid in the blood and allows passing through your kidneys from the body.
- Moreover, a delicious fruit cherry also neutralizes the amount of uric acid. During attack doctors recommend to take 35-40 cherries every four hour.
These all tips are not in Urdu Language but this all is easy to understand. Avoid taking fish, poultry and meat these contain purine resulting in high level of uric acid in the body. Avoid taking alcohol as alcohol act as an obstacle when the uric acid is about to eliminate from the body. Anti-oxidants enrich foods such as tomatoes, blue berries, grapes and red bell peppers also helps to neutralize the uric acid level. All the above mentioned things are very helpful in controlling and neutralizing the uric acid in the body.