In addition to limiting foods rich in purines and alcohol, modern nutritional science has researched the effect of vitamin C on uric acid levels and fruits rich in vitamin C have become a simple and safe choice to help support natural uric acid reduction during Tet days.
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin with strong antioxidant effects and supports kidney function. Major epidemiological studies show that the increase in vitamin C in the diet is related in the opposite direction to uric acid levels in the blood: people who consume a lot of vitamin C tend to have lower uric acid levels than those who consume less.
The proposed mechanism is that vitamin C increases uric acid secretion through the kidneys by inhibiting urate reuptake in the renal tubules; at the same time, antioxidation and reducing oxidative stress also contribute to improving purine metabolism.
People often worry that fruits with fructose can increase uric acid, but fruits rich in vitamin C not only provide this vitamin but also contain fiber, water and other antioxidants, helping to balance sugar metabolism and reduce uncontrolled fructose absorption.
A study review shows that fruits containing vitamin C, epicatechin, flavonol, and fiber can alter the negative effects of fructose on urate, helping to reduce the risk of increased uric acid.
Especially during Tet, many familiar fruits are very rich in vitamin C and can be included in the daily diet:
Oranges, tangerines, grapefruits - citrus fruits rich in vitamin C, easy to eat and hydrated, help increase urine secretion.
Kiwi contains high levels of vitamin C and soluble fiber, which helps reduce sugar absorption and support digestive function.
Strawberries and cranberries, in addition to vitamin C, contain polyphenols and antioxidant anthocyanins that can help reduce inflammation and support kidney function.
Papaya and guava are rich sources of vitamin C along with fiber, which helps increase feeling of fullness and stabilize blood sugar.
These fruits not only help ensure vitamin C but also help hydrate, increase fiber and reduce bloating after days of eating a lot of protein and fat.
