When uric acid levels in the blood increase, the body is at risk of gout and other complications such as kidney stones.
Among the measures to help reduce uric acid, vitamin C is considered an important nutrient.
According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, vitamin C supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of gout. A 20-year study of more than 46,000 men showed that people who supplemented over 500 mg of vitamin C per day had a significantly lower risk of gout than those who did not supplement. The mechanism is explained that vitamin C can increase uric acid excretion through urine by reducing reabsorption in the renal Tube, thereby lowering uric acid levels in the blood.
The World Health Organization recommends that the daily vitamin C intake for adults is about 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men. However, to have a clear effect in reducing uric acid, many studies show that higher doses are needed.
A comprehensive analysis shows that supplementing 5001,000 mg of vitamin C per day can help reduce uric acid levels in the blood in gout patients or people with hyperuricemia. However, this effect is not strong, but needs to be combined with a reasonable diet and medication if necessary.
According to data from the World Health Organization, some fruits rich in natural vitamin C include guava, oranges, kiwis, strawberries, papaya and grapefruit. In particular, guava is considered one of the fruits with the highest vitamin C content - about 228 mg/100g. Kiwi provides about 93 mg/100g. Oranges provide about 53 mg/100g.
Studies have also shown that consuming fresh fruits rich in vitamin C, especially kiwi and oranges, helps improve the ability to excrete uric acid through urine by increasing the filtering in the kidneys.
Supplementing 5001,000 mg of vitamin C per day can help lower uric acid but is not a complete replacement for other treatments. In addition, you should consult your doctor before taking a high dose, especially for people with a history of kidney stones or kidney disease.
