Instead of relying only on drugs, experts recommend combining nutrition and choosing the right drink to support uric acid excretion.One of the natural, simple and effective methods is to drink fruit and vegetable juice properly.
Uric acid is formed when the body breaks down purines, substances found in red meat, seafood, and alcohol.If the amount of uric acid in the blood is too high, urate crystals accumulate in the joints, causing pain and inflammation.
According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), supplementing with fluids, especially water and juices rich in vitamin C, can help the body increase uric acid excretion through the kidneys.Vitamin C has also been shown to reduce the risk of gout by enhancing the filtering function of the kidneys.
Many international studies have recorded that juices from fruits rich in vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, pineapples, and kiwis have the effect of reducing uric acid levels in the blood.The Journal of Arthritis Care & Research (USA) once published research showing that daily vitamin C supplementation can reduce the risk of developing gout by 12%.
Not only fruits, green vegetables are also the "key".Celery juice, cucumber, spinach provide a lot of potassium and minerals that play a role in regulating the balance of alkaline acid, thereby supporting the kidneys in eliminating uric acid.Some studies in the Journal of Functional Foods also show that celery extract has a protective effect on joints, reducing inflammation caused by gout.
Nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky (Mayo Clinic, USA) emphasizes: "Suppressed water is only really beneficial when used properly, that is, it does not add much sugar, does not completely replace fresh vegetables and fruits and does not drink too much".
The juice should be eaten fresh, not left for more than 24 hours to avoid vitamin loss. The best time is in the morning or between meals, helping the body absorb vitamins and minerals optimally. Gout patients should maintain about 12 glasses of natural juice per day, combined with drinking enough filtered water (22.5 liters).
International experts agree that drinking just juice is not enough. To effectively control uric acid, it is necessary to go hand in hand with a diet low in purines (reducing red meat, seafood, alcohol), maintaining a reasonable weight and moving regularly. Getting enough sleep is also a factor that helps the body regenerate and detoxify better.
