Weight loss
Weight gain or obesity can increase the blood uric acid index. Specifically, the risk of increased blood uric acid can increase by another 5.1% - 32.5% in overweight and obese people. Therefore, weight loss can help control blood uric acid levels and prevent gout outbreaks.
Avoid excessive stress
Prolonged stress (overtime work, overexertion, insomnia...) can increase the level of the hormone cortisol in the body. High cortisol levels can promote increased blood uric acid levels, contributing to acute joint pains caused by gout.
Moderate exercise
Moderate exercise helps increase blood circulation through the kidneys, improve kidney function and enhance the process of eliminating uric acid through the excretory system. However, you should avoid overexertion or high-intensity exercises because they can temporarily promote increased uric acid.
Drug and functional food testing
Some medications and supplements can increase uric acid production or reduce the body's ability to eliminate uric acid, such as diuretics, pain relievers, aspirin fever reducers. Therefore, if you are taking any medications or supplements, talk to your doctor to make sure they do not promote increased uric acid.
