Uric Acid And The Diet To Control It

Usually, uric acid dissolves in blood and is sent to the kidneys, from where it is passes out in the urine. In case of too much uric acid, you can suffer from conditions like hyperuricemia which in turn leads to gout. In case of gout, needle-like crystals of uric acid get collected in the joints, capillaries and the skin. Kidney stones are also known to form due to deposition of sodium urate crystals.

Normal range of uric acid is between 3.5 and 7.2 mg/dL. If you get abnormal results, it may be due to acidosis, diabetes, gout or even lead poisoning.

Why do you have excess uric acid?

• Diuretic medication.
• Drinking alcohol in excess.
• Hypothyroidism
• Obesity
• Psoriasis
• Inability of the kidneys to filter waste matter
• Purine-rich diet – too much meat, sardines, anchovies etc.

 What diet to follow ?

The general dietary recommendations to control uric acid are similar to a healthy balanced diet.

1. Being overweight increases the chances of producing excess uric acid, which in turn can lead to gout. Losing weight and restricting the consumption of calories lowers uric acid levels and reduces the intensity and number of gout attacks. Losing weight also decreases the stress on the joints and the circulatory system. 

2. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains which provide complex carbohydrates. Foods like white bread, cakes, candy and beverages with high-fructose corn syrup should be avoided.

3. You should keep yourself hydrated by drinking water regularly. Remember to drink between 8 to 16 glasses of water every day. For more accurate picture, talk to your doctor.

4. Restrict the amount of lean meat, fish and poultry items. Make up for the protein loss by taking low-fat dairy products.

5. Remove meats like liver and kidneys from your diet. They are high in purine and increase the secretion of uric acid.

6. Seafood like  anchovies, herring and sardines are rich in purine, Try to avoid such foods.

7. Take vitamin C supplements to compliment your new diet.

Following an appropriate dies can reduce the production of uric acid and aid its elimination from the body. If you already have gout, then don’t stop taking the medicines. Regular exercise can compliment diet control nicely. 

Sample menu

Breakfast:

• Whole grains, cereal with skimmed milk without any sugar.
• 1 cup of strawberries.
• Coffee.
• Water.

Lunch:

• Roasted chicken cooked in mustard.
• Green salad with vinegar and olive oil.
• Skimmed milk.
• Water.

Dinner:

• Roasted salmon.
• Steamed beans.
• Pasta with olive oil and pepper.
• Low-fat yogurt.
• Herbal tea.

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