Artichoke is a food and medicinal herb that is both easy to find and has many benefits for people at risk of gout. According to research from the Center for Nutritional Medicine at the University of Milan (Italy), artichokes contain cynarin and silymarin, which have the ability to enhance liver function, supporting the excretion of uric acid through urine.
Cynarin not only promotes the excretion of bile but also reduces cholesterol and aids digestion. The combination of liver detoxification and natural diuretic effects makes artichokes an ideal food for people with high uric acid levels. In addition, artichokes are also rich in antioxidants, which help fight inflammation an important factor in controlling pain caused by gout.
Effective use: You should eat artichokes in the form of tea (dried flower color with water), boiled with main meals, or stewed with bones to increase nutritional value. However, you should not use more than 12 artichokes/day because it can cause bloating due to the high concentration of insoluble fiber.
Nutritionist Anne T. Robinson from the Mayo Clinic Nutrition Institute (USA) also emphasized: Including artichokes in the diet is a healthy choice that helps support liver function and reduce uric acid accumulation, especially effective when combined with a diet low in purines and high in water.
Note: People with gallstones or gallstones should consult a doctor before using artichokes regularly. In addition, it is necessary to combine it with a balanced diet, limiting alcohol and animal organs to best control uric acid.
