Almonds
Almonds contain very little purine - a compound in food that when metabolized will produce uric acid. Therefore, consuming almonds does not increase uric acid levels in the blood.
The fiber in almonds aids digestion, reduces the absorption of sugar and purines from other foods, and improves liver and kidney function, helping the body eliminate uric acid more effectively.
Almonds also contain vitamin E and antioxidant compounds, which help protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress - a factor that contributes to worsening inflammation and uric acid accumulation in the body.
Walnuts
Walnuts are low in purines, which helps limit the increase of uric acid in the blood - the main cause of gout.
A study by the World Health Organization found that omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help reduce inflammation, especially in joints affected by gout. This can reduce the frequency and severity of acute gout attacks.
For people with heart disease, the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in walnuts help improve heart health, while reducing systemic inflammation, helping the body better process and eliminate uric acid.
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a healthy food that helps control gout and effectively reduce uric acid levels thanks to the potassium in pumpkin seeds that helps balance electrolytes and support kidney function, thereby promoting the excretion of uric acid through urine, reducing the risk of uric acid accumulation in the blood.
Pumpkin seeds are also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E, carotenoids and phenolic compounds, which help reduce inflammation in the joints caused by gout.
At the same time, this type of seed also helps overweight and obese people reduce the risk of gout, creates a feeling of fullness, and helps control weight when eaten in the right amount.
