10 Proven Ways Of How To Get Rid Of High Levels of Uric Acid

Being healthy is not for special occasions. It is a day to day challenge to fortify yourself from within. Good nutrition is as important as cultivating certain healthy habits to reduce your risk of attracting to some of the chronic lifestyle diseases that are becoming more in common.

With our hectic schedules and convenient choices, having high levels of uric acid is one such problem that many of you could face. Uric acid is a chemical found in your blood which is created when a substance called purine is broken down in your body. Most of the uric acid formed in the body dissolves in the blood and is excreted through the kidneys. If your body if producing too much uric acid or is not able to remove enough of it, it may lead to hyperuricemia. 

High levels of uric acid in your body can cause several problems like leading to the formation of solid crystals within the joints which causes a painful condition called gout. It may also cause kidney stones and lead to kidney failure in severe cases. 

People who are obese or overweight may also produce more uric which often gets accumulated in the lower body. High levels of uric acid in the body can be detected through a blood test. The normal range of uric acid in your body is 3.4 to 7 mg/dL for men and 2.4 to 6 mg/dL for women.

Follow these tips which will help you lower your uric acid levels:

Increase water intake- Water is required to flush off the uric acid formed in the body. When the body is well hydrated, uric acid crystals are difficult to form. Drink at least 3-4 liters per day to remove the uric acid from the body. You can include buttermilk, coconut water, lemon water, green tea etc to increase your overall fluid intake

Reduce intake of purine rich food- Uric acid is formed by breakdown of proteins called Purines. Although, it is naturally formed by the body, it is also found from certain foods like red meat, mushrooms, baked products containing yeast and fermented products. You can include lentils, split dals, milk, egg whites etc to improve your protein intake.

High Fiber food– Foods high in fiber absorb uric acid present in the bloodstream and thus easily eliminating it through kidneys. Good fiber sources are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and products over refined products.

Avoid intake of caffeine and alcohol- Caffeine and products containing caffeine like coffee, tea, aerated drinks, and alcohol hinder excretion of uric acid from the bloodstream by binding it. Another way to treat high uric acid is by consuming green tea every day. This helps in controlling hyperuricemia or high uric acid levels and also lowers the risk of developing gout.

Consume good amount of Vitamin C rich foods- Vitamin C helps in excretion of uric acid. Sources of Vitamin C- Citrus fruits, bell peppers, cabbage, amla, guava, etc will help reduce Uric Acid.

Reduce sugar intake- Sugar interferes with excretion of uric acid. A study mentioned that daily intake of 300 ml serving of sweetened drink increases chances of gout by 13%

Have tomatoes, cucumbers and broccoli- Before you start your meal add these foods in your salads. This is the best way to prevent the formation of high uric acid in your blood. Their alkaline nature is helpful to maintain uric acid in bloodstream.

Add omega 3 fatty acids- You can have flax-seeds, fish such as salmon, fish-oil supplements and walnuts as they help in reducing swelling and inflammation!

Low-fat milk and dairy products- It has been associated with lower plasma urate concentrations and reduced risk of gout. Skim milk, for example, contains orotic acid that decreases the reabsorption of uric acid and promotes removal of uric acid through the kidneys. Drink 1-5 cups of skim milk daily. You can also include low-fat yogurt and other dairy products in your diet. Tofu also can help alter plasma protein concentration and increase uric acid clearance. However, Soy milk has been found to increase uric acid.

Consuming Apple cider vinegar- Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid which turns alkaline in body making the environment alkaline. It is said that it breaks the uric acid crystals and prevents from recurrence by aiding blood circulation and purification. It reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints allowing for better flexibility of the joints