High uric acid not only causes gout but is also associated with the risk of kidney, cardiovascular damage and increased inflammation in the body.
WHO and major health organizations encourage reducing purine intake, maintaining a healthy weight, drinking enough water and supplementing with foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C to support urate excretion through urine.
Lemon juice
One of the juices that has been scientifically proven to help reduce uric acid is fresh lemon juice.
In a recent clinical study, people with gout or increased uric acid who drank lemon water daily for 6 weeks experienced a significant decrease in serum urate levels and improved glomerular filtration function (GFR) compared to the control group.
Lemons are rich in natural vitamin C and citrate, which help increase urine pH and make uric acid more easily soluble for the kidneys to filter out. Vitamin C is also recognized by WHO and major synthetic studies as a substance that reduces the risk of increased uric acid when fully supplemented in the diet.
Cherry juice
Another study on adults showed that 100% daily tart cherry juice for 4 weeks helped reduce the average uric acid level by about 19% compared to the group that did not use it.
This not only helps eliminate uric acid but also reduces inflammatory substances in the body - an important factor in acute gout attacks and joint pain.
Besides lemon and cherries, many other natural juices are also considered to support the function of uric acid excretion thanks to their high water content and antioxidants:
Cucumber juice: rich in water and flavonoids that help diuretic and can inhibit enzymes that produce uric acid, thereby promoting excretion.
Watermelon juice: with high water content, helps the kidneys filter out uric acid more effectively.
To optimize benefits, you should drink diluted fresh lemon water every day, especially in the morning, to help stimulate digestion and eliminate uric acid.
Use 100% natural, sugar-free cherry juice to reduce inflammation and support removal.
Combine with enough filtered water each day to increase urine volume, helping the kidneys eliminate uric acid more effectively.
Avoid industrial juices containing high fructose, as fructose increases uric acid production.
