Guava is a familiar fruit tree in many Vietnamese families. Not only rich in fiber and vitamin C, this fruit is also assessed by nutrition experts as suitable for the diet of people with high uric acid levels.
According to Verywell Health, vitamin C is one of the most studied nutrients related to its ability to support reducing uric acid levels in the blood. Some studies show that vitamin C can help increase uric acid excretion through the kidneys, thereby contributing to reducing the risk of prolonged increased uric acid.
Guava is considered one of the fruits with a fairly high vitamin C content.
A medium-sized guava can provide vitamin C that exceeds the recommended daily needs of adults.
In addition to vitamin C, guava also contains many antioxidants such as lycopene, quercetin and carotenoids. These compounds have the ability to fight oxidative stress - a condition that often appears in people with metabolic disorders.
According to Medical News Today, increasing fresh fruits rich in vitamin C is part of the diet recommended for people with gout or increased uric acid. However, fruits only play a supporting role and do not replace the treatments prescribed by doctors.
Besides, guava belongs to the group of foods with low purine content. This is an advantage for people who need to control uric acid (purine is a substance that when metabolized will form uric acid in the body).
You can eat 1-2 guavas directly each day or drink guava juice (note not to add sugar).
In addition, it is necessary to combine with a diet high in green vegetables and drink enough water.
Experts note that people with kidney disease or gout treatment still need to follow their doctor's instructions. Eating guava is only part of a healthy diet to help control uric acid.
