Cherries contain a lot of anthocyanins - the pigment group that creates the characteristic red-purple color of the fruit.
According to researchers, anthocyanins have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce inflammatory reactions related to urate crystals in the body.
In addition to anthocyanins, cherries also provide vitamin C - a nutrient widely studied in uric acid control.
According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), vitamin C can help increase uric acid excretion through the kidneys by improving filtration and excretion. Some epidemiological studies show that people with diets rich in vitamin C often have lower uric acid levels.
However, the NIH also notes that vitamin C only provides supportive effects and cannot replace drugs to treat hyperuricemia or gout.
Cherry juice formula to help control uric acid:
Materials:
200g fresh cherries (or unsweetened frozen cherries).
150ml filtered water.
Half a lemon.
A few mint leaves (optional).
How to do it:
Wash cherries, remove stems and seeds.
Put the peaches in a blender with 150ml of filtered water.
Blend until smooth in about 1 minute.
Filter through a sieve if you want the juice to be smoother.
Squeeze a little lemon juice to enhance the flavor and supplement vitamin C.
Drink immediately after processing to retain maximum antioxidants.
Adults can use about 200-250ml each time. Fresh cherries or pure juice should be prioritized, without adding sugar.
According to the National Kidney Foundation, drinks high in added fructose can increase uric acid production in the body. This is why carbonated soft drinks and many bottled fruit juices are often not recommended for people with gout.
Therefore, if using cherries juice to support health, it is best to use pure form, without adding sugar or syrup.
Experts from Mayo Clinic say that effective uric acid control needs to be based on many factors simultaneously, including maintaining a reasonable weight, drinking enough water, limiting alcohol, reducing the consumption of animal organs, red meat and purine-rich seafood.
However, this is not a drug-replacement treatment. People with hyperuricemia or gout still need to monitor their health periodically and follow their doctor's treatment regimen to control the disease effectively in the long term.
