Thanks to its allicin content, a powerful anti-inflammatory active ingredient, garlic helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation and limit the formation of urate crystals, thereby helping to protect joints better.
Dr. Matthew Solan, University of Johns Hopkins (USA), said that garlic has clear antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Allicin in garlic helps prevent inflammatory reactions associated with gout and can help reduce uric acid levels when combined with a healthy diet, he explained. Although garlic is not a treatment, it plays a significant supporting role when used regularly.
How to use garlic for people with high uric acid
Nutritionist Megan Rossi (UK) recommends eating fresh garlic because the allicin content is higher than overcooked garlic. Garlic can be used in three ways:
Lightly pounded garlic, leave for 10 minutes before cooking: This is the optimal way to activate allicin. Use in steamed, boiled dishes, or mix with salads to retain the active ingredients.
1-2 cloves of raw garlic per day: People without stomach pain can eat raw garlic with meals to reduce the risk of irritation.
Garlic soaked in olive oil: Both heart-healthy and convenient when used in mixtures, helps reduce inflammation more effectively.
Experts note that people with gout or joint pain should maintain a diet low in purines, limit animal organs, seafood, and increase filtered water. Garlic is only a supportive measure and is not a substitute for treatment.
Foreign doctors also warn that garlic can thinning blood, so people taking anticoagulants or preparing for surgery should consult a doctor before taking large doses.
The important thing is to maintain healthy eating habits. Garlic is only effective when combined in a balanced lifestyle," Dr. Solan emphasized.
