In addition to diet, there are some lifestyle changes that can help people with gout reduce the risk of gout and pain.
Being overweight and obese can lead to insulin resistance, which promotes higher uric acid levels. Therefore, weight loss in people with gout is very necessary. However, avoid sudden weight loss as it increases the risk of gout recurrence.
Regular exercise not only helps the body stay healthy, increase endurance but also helps prevent gout attacks. Physical activity helps maintain a reasonable weight and keep uric acid levels low.
Water helps the body eliminate excess uric acid by increasing the excretion through urine, thereby preventing gout attacks. You should drink at least 2 liters of water per day and drink more water after a lot of exercise.
Alcohol is a common cause of gout attacks. Therefore, these are drinks that need to be eliminated immediately in people with gout. This is to prevent uric acid from accumulating and crystallizing.
There are some studies that show that vitamin C supplementation can help prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid levels. However, more research is needed to reach accurate conclusions.
