According to PMC, the most important component of sweet potatoes is glucomannan - a type of soluble fiber that accounts for 49-60% of the bulb mass.
Taro has many biological effects such as regulating blood sugar, reducing blood lipids, anti-inflammatory and improving gut health.
Taro also contains compounds such as alkaloids, saponins, minerals and a small amount of polyphenols. These active ingredients contribute to creating antioxidant effects and support metabolism in the body.
Uric acid is the final product of the purine metabolism and is mainly excreted through the kidneys. Modern studies show that sweet potatoes can support this process through many mechanisms.
Improve metabolism and reduce uric acid production
Watermelon helps regulate lipid metabolism and blood sugar, factors closely related to increased blood uric acid.
When metabolism is improved, the production of uric acid from purines also tends to decrease.
Increased excretion through the digestive tract and indirectly through the kidneys
As a soluble fiber that can create gel, KGM helps increase bowel peristaltism, improve the gut microbiome and increase the excretion of metabolites.
Some studies show that the gut microbiome plays an important role in uric acid metabolism, so improving the digestive system can indirectly help reduce blood uric acid levels.
Anti-inflammatory and kidney-protective effects
Sweet potatoes have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
This is especially important because chronic inflammation and kidney damage are two factors that reduce the ability to excrete uric acid.
When kidney function is protected, the process of filtering and removing uric acid will be more effective.
According to research organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, uric acid control needs to combine many factors such as diet, kidney function and inflammation. Taro, with its fiber-rich and anti-inflammatory properties, can play a supporting role in this strategy.
Sweet potatoes are often used as food.
Note that using too much sweet potatoes can cause bloating and indigestion.
Need to drink enough water when using fiber-rich foods.
Severe gout patients still need treatment according to medical prescriptions.
