Drink enough and at the right time
According to the National Kidney Foundation, the recommended amount of water for adults is an average of 2-2.5 liters per day, but more importantly, how to allocate the time of drinking.
Drinking too much water in a short period of time does not help detoxify effectively, but needs to be divided evenly throughout the day to maintain a stable flow of urine.
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that people who drink water regularly every 2-3 hours help reduce the risk of hyperuricemia by 35% compared to the group who only drink when thirsty.
In particular, drinking a glass of warm water (200ml) after waking up helps activate the filtering process of the kidneys after a long sleep; and 1 glass 1 hour before bed helps reduce urine thickness at night, which can easily form urate crystals.
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day, divided into several times: after waking up, between meals, after exercise and 1 hour before bed. Prioritize warm water (about 40°C) to stimulate circulation and excretion.
Drinking slightly alkaline water
The body tends to accumulate acid when the diet is rich in red meat, alcohol or fried foods. Therefore, drinking slightly alkaline drinks (pH 7.5-8.5) helps neutralize the blood environment, thereby supporting better metabolism and excretion of uric acid.
You can use natural alkaline mineral water or filtered water with a few slices of fresh lemon. Although lemon water has a sour taste, when entering the body, it creates an alkaline reaction, helping to neutralize acid and increase urate excretion.
Drink water combined with herbs to improve urine
Some herbal juices have the effect of supporting kidney function, helping to increase urine flow and reduce uric acid levels.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), corn silk, celery and perilla leaves all have a mild diuretic effect, helping the body increase uric acid excretion without causing electrolyte loss.
You can drink 200ml of corn silk water or boiled celery water every day, divided into 2 sessions in the morning and afternoon. Avoid overuse, only take it 5 days/week so as not to affect electrolytes in the body.
Limit sugary water and alcoholic beverages
Drinks containing fructose (sweetened water, bottled fruit juice) and alcohol increase endogenous purine synthesis, causing the liver to produce more uric acid.
Just 1 can of soft drinks per day can increase the risk of hyperuricemia by 82%. Therefore, you should only prioritize water, herbal water or mild alkaline water.
