According to Medical News Today, white radish contains a lot of water, fiber and vitamin C - important ingredients that help the body excrete uric acid through urine.
Because of its natural diuretic properties, this root helps clean the kidneys, reduce uric acid stagnation in the blood, thereby preventing the risk of gout recurrence and related complications.
Not only that, radishes also contain many plant compounds with strong anti-inflammatory properties, such as anthocyanins and isothiocyanates. These substances help relieve pain caused by arthritis a common symptom in people with high uric acid levels.
A study published in the Journal of Food Science also confirmed that radish extract helps reduce inflammation and tissue damage in laboratory mice with increased uric acid.
In addition, radishes are low in purines - substances that when metabolized in the body will create uric acid. Therefore, including radish in your daily menu can help reduce the burden on the liver and kidneys, while maintaining stable uric acid levels.
Patients can use radishes in many ways: Boil, stew bones, cook soup with minced meat, or juice to drink. However, it should be noted: Do not eat too much at one meal and avoid eating raw if the digestive system is weak.
Note, people who are being treated for gout or have metabolic problems should consult a doctor before adjusting their diet.
