Cold weather makes it more difficult to excrete uric acid through the kidneys, which will increase the risk of urate crystalline buildup in the joints, causing swelling and pain and leading to gout attacks. To effectively control health, applying measures to help the body naturally eliminate uric acid during the cold season is extremely necessary.
First, drinking enough water is an important factor. Cold weather reduces feelings of thirst, but the body still needs enough water, about 22.5 liters per day, to maintain kidney function and excrete uric acid. Therefore, you should prioritize drinking warm water, which can be combined with diluted lemon juice, celery water or herbal tea such as chamomile tea, ginger tea to both warm the body and increase detoxification efficiency.
Second, a scientific diet helps reduce the burden of purine metabolism - the origin of uric acid. People with high uric acid levels should limit foods rich in purines such as animal organs, red meat, seafood, bone broth and alcohol. It is best to eat lots of green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains and vegetable proteins such as tofu or lentils. Vitamin C in fruit also helps increase the ability to excrete uric acid through the kidneys.
In addition to nutrition, reasonable exercise is also needed. Proper exercise and movement will support metabolism. Gentle exercise such as brisk walking, yoga or hot air ballooning for 30 minutes a day will help increase blood circulation, improve kidney function and prevent urate crystals from settling down. It is necessary to pay attention to keeping the body warm, especially the joint area, to avoid sudden vasoconstriction - a factor that makes gout pain easier to start.
To effectively eliminate uric acid in the cold season, it is necessary to combine drinking enough warm water, eating lightly, increasing vegetables and fruits, exercising regularly and keeping the body warm.
