However, it is not possible to drink as much water as possible. The amount of water needs to be suitable for the health condition and excretory ability of the body.
According to Dr. Luu Hue Lan, Beijing Friendship Hospital, people with hyperuricemia or gout, if their heart and kidneys are functioning normally, should maintain a water intake of about 2,000-3,000 ml per day. Experts recommend prioritizing filtered water; some suitable unsweetened drinks can be used.
Drinking enough water helps increase urine output, thereby supporting the kidneys to eliminate uric acid and limit uric acid buildup. People with high uric acid should ensure at least 2,000 ml of water per day.
However, patients should not drink a large amount of water in a short time. It is better to divide the amount of water into smaller portions and drink evenly throughout the day, especially paying attention to supplementing water when the weather is hot, exercising or sweating a lot. Experts say that dehydration reduces urine output, increases uric acid levels in the body and can contribute to triggering gout attacks in people prone to it.
It is noteworthy that filtered water should be the main choice. People with high uric acid should not replace water with soft drinks, sugary fruit juices or drinks high in fructose. These are groups of drinks that can increase the risk of uric acid metabolism disorders. Xinhua also recommends limiting alcohol and beer, especially beer, in people with high uric acid and gout.
For people with kidney disease, heart failure or diseases that require doctors to limit the epidemic, they should not apply the level of 2,000-3,000 ml/day but need to ask the treating doctor. The appropriate amount of water must be adjusted according to kidney function, cardiovascular function, urine volume and accompanying diseases.
Thus, for people with increased uric acid but no contraindications, 2-3 liters of water per day is a level to refer to, prioritize filtered water and divide equally throughout the day. Drinking enough water should be combined with weight control, limiting alcohol, sugary drinks and foods rich in purines to control uric acid more effectively.
