Increased blood uric acid and gout are closely related to diet and lifestyle. Therefore, in addition to treatment as prescribed by a doctor, changing daily habits is also an important part of the disease control process.
One of the common habits is drinking sugary drinks instead of filtered water. Milk tea, soft drinks and sugary drinks, especially fructose, can increase metabolic burden and are not beneficial for people who are controlling uric acid.
Instead of waiting for thirst to drink water or use sugary drinks to quench thirst, people with high uric acid should prioritize filtered water and maintain an appropriate amount of water throughout the day. Drinking enough water helps support the process of uric acid excretion through the kidneys.
A regular diet with a lot of meat, especially red meats and purine-rich foods, can also make it more difficult to control uric acid. Purine in food after metabolism will form uric acid.
This does not mean that people with high uric acid must completely eliminate meat from their diet. More importantly, control your intake, build a balanced diet and increase the proportion of green vegetables, cereals and suitable foods.
Alcohol is a noteworthy factor for people with high uric acid. Not only does alcohol change the metabolism in the body, it can also affect the ability to excrete uric acid through the kidneys.
In particular, beer contains both alcohol and can provide a significant amount of purines. Therefore, drinking alcohol and beer regularly can make uric acid levels difficult to control and increase the risk of acute gout episodes.
Staying up late to work, watch movies or use a phone can become a long-term habit that many people do not realize. When accompanied by an unreasonable diet and lack of exercise, this condition can affect metabolism and overall health.
People who are controlling uric acid should maintain a relatively stable sleep and wake time, and limit staying up late often.
Lack of exercise and weight gain are also factors that should not be ignored. When the body accumulates too much fat, especially in overweight and obesity, the risk of metabolic disorders may increase.
Maintaining a reasonable weight, exercising moderately and regularly can help improve metabolic health. However, gout patients should not lose weight too quickly or fast for too long, because sudden metabolic changes can also affect uric acid levels.
