Low-exercising people
The habit of sitting a lot and exercising little easily leads to weight gain and reduces insulin sensitivity. These are all factors related to high uric acid levels. Maintaining regular physical activity, combined with a reasonable diet, not only helps control weight but also contributes to regulating blood uric acid levels.
People who drink a lot of alcohol
One of the common causes of high uric acid is consuming a lot of alcoholic beverages. Beer and alcohol contain purines, which when introduced into the body will stimulate the uric acid production process.
In addition, when metabolizing alcohol, the body will prioritize alcohol excretion first, reducing the kidneys' ability to eliminate uric acid. Therefore, if you drink alcohol and beer regularly, the risk of increased uric acid and acute gout attacks the next morning will be higher.
People who regularly eat purine-rich foods
Some foods containing high levels of purines such as animal organs, red meat, seafood (shrimp, crab, sardines, anchovies...) can cause the body to produce more uric acid when consumed regularly. If you eat too much of these foods for a long time, the risk of increasing uric acid and developing gout will be higher.
Consumers who consume a lot of food containing fructose
Confectionery, soft drinks, desserts or canned fruit juices often contain high levels of fructose. When consumed a lot in a short time, fructose can promote purine synthesis in the body. This speeds up the formation of uric acid, causing the concentration of this substance in the blood to increase rapidly. Maintaining a balanced diet, reducing sweets and prioritizing green vegetables and fresh fruits will help better control the index.
People who drink less water
Water plays an important role in supporting the kidneys to excrete uric acid. When the body is dehydrated, the process of filtering and excreting waste will be less effective, making uric acid easily accumulate in the blood. Drinking enough water every day not only helps reduce the risk of increased uric acid but also supports kidney stones prevention.
People who are often stressed and do not get enough sleep
Prolonged stress and lack of sleep can disrupt metabolism in the body. Increased stress hormones can affect purine metabolism and the ability to excrete uric acid. Maintaining adequate sleep and controlling stress is an important factor in stabilizing metabolic health.
Obese people and metabolic syndrome
Overweight, especially obesity, is a clear risk factor for hyperuricemia. When the amount of fat in the body increases, the activity of enzymes involved in the uric acid production process also increases. In addition, excess fat also causes inflammation, metabolic disorders and reduces the ability to excrete uric acid through the kidneys. People with metabolic syndrome, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal blood fat and belly fat, are often at high risk of hyperuricemia.
