According to Medical News Today, bananas are a fruit with a very low purine content, so eating them will not significantly increase uric acid levels in the blood. This is an important factor for people with gout, because purine is the substance that when metabolized will create uric acid - the cause of joint pain.
Bananas also provide a significant amount of vitamin C, about 16% of the daily requirement for each fruit. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help the body break down uric acid, thereby helping to reduce the risk of urate crystallization and formation in joints. This is the reason why many nutritionists encourage gout patients to supplement fruits rich in vitamin C, including bananas.
Not only that, bananas are also rich in potassium - a mineral necessary for kidney function. When the kidneys function well, the process of excreting uric acid from the body will be more effective, contributing to the control of given birth. Thus, bananas both help reduce uric acid and protect kidney function, bringing double health benefits.
Recommendations for eating bananas
Although bananas have many benefits, eating too much can be counterproductive. Bananas contain fructose - a natural sugar that can increase uric acid production if consumed in excess. Therefore, people with gout or at high risk should only eat about 1-2 bananas per day.
Combined with other fruits rich in vitamin C and low in fructose such as oranges, lemons, strawberries. Eating bananas in moderation, in a varied and balanced diet, is a safe and effective way to support uric acid reduction.
