High uric acid, as a common metabolic disease, is now seriously affecting people’s health, being referred to as the “fourth high” after the three highs diseases.
High uric acid is mainly caused by metabolic disorders of purine substances in the body, or decreased excretion of uric acid by the kidneys. If not treated, high uric acid levels can also lead to gout attacks, which are detrimental to personal health.
Therefore, in daily life, it is important to regulate, especially for the following groups of people who are prone to gout. Hope you are not among them.
People who love eating meat and seafood. Foods like certain meats or seafood are high-purine foods. Consuming them in large quantities can lead to a sharp increase in uric acid in the body, increasing the chances of developing gout.
Therefore, for those who love to eat meat or seafood, they are also prone to gout. It is hoped that you can learn to adjust appropriately. Additionally, it is best to avoid certain foods like hotpot, legumes, as this may help balance uric acid levels and prevent gout.
Overweight individuals. For some overweight individuals, the likelihood of developing gout is relatively high because excessive body weight can affect their metabolism.
Uric acid may not be excreted properly, leading to its accumulation in the body and causing a rise in uric acid levels, which increases the risk of gout. Therefore, overweight individuals should learn to control their weight and avoid increased uric acid levels to protect their health.
Middle-aged and elderly individuals. For some middle-aged and elderly individuals, especially those over 60 years old, as they age, organ functions decline, joints age, calcium loss speeds up, cartilage tissue decreases, increasing the likelihood of gout.
Especially for women, after menopause, the decrease in estrogen levels and increase in testosterone levels can exacerbate the risk of developing gout. Therefore, attention should be paid to proper regulation in daily life.
People with a family history of gout. For individuals with a family history of gout, the likelihood of developing gout can be over 50%. Therefore, those with a family history of gout should take preventive measures regularly.
Regulating a balanced diet and undergoing regular check-ups may help reduce the risk of developing gout, protect overall health, and hopefully, you are not one of them.
For individuals with high uric acid levels, besides a decrease in the kidney’s ability to metabolize uric acid, the main reason for high uric acid is excessive intake of purine substances. Therefore, reducing the intake of purine substances is crucial for controlling uric acid.
Below is a list of purine-rich foods. For individuals with high uric acid levels, it might be helpful to save this list and follow it in daily consumption to control uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
Therefore, following the list of purine-rich foods mentioned above might help in regulating uric acid levels. For individuals with persistently high uric acid levels, adjusting their diet may also be beneficial. Let’s learn together.
【Eat 1 Melon】
Winter melon. Besides the benefits of weight loss, winter melon has diuretic effects, helping to speed up the elimination of toxins and excess uric acid from the body, lowering uric acid levels.
For individuals with persistently high uric acid levels, it is beneficial to regularly consume winter melon to balance uric acid levels and possibly prevent gout, which is very beneficial for physical health.
【Drink 1 Water】
Corn silk. Many people often consider corn silk as waste, but it is rich in nutrients and has the effects of heat-clearing, detoxification, and diuresis.
Especially for individuals with high uric acid levels, regularly soaking and drinking corn silk can promote the metabolism of toxins and excess uric acid in the body, help stabilize uric acid levels, prevent gout attacks, and is also very helpful in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, benefiting overall health.
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