Drink enough water throughout the day
Water is the best drink choice for people with high uric acid levels. When the body is supplied with enough water, the kidneys work more effectively in filtering and eliminating uric acid through urine. Conversely, dehydration makes uric acid in the blood more concentrated, increasing the risk of urate crystal formation causing joint pain.
The US National Kidney Foundation also says that people at risk of increased uric acid or uric acid stones should maintain enough water to generate about 2.5 liters of urine per day. This helps reduce the accumulation of uric acid in the body.
Divide the amount of water instead of drunk.
A common mistake is drinking a lot of water at once and then forgetting to replenish water for many hours afterwards. Experts recommend dividing the amount of water equally into several times a day to maintain the kidney's filtration process.
According to the American Arthritis Foundation, drinking water regularly helps the body continuously excrete uric acid, while reducing the risk of acute gout attacks. This organization recommends at least 8 glasses of water per day and can increase it when the weather is hot or you exercise a lot.
Experts emphasize that water cannot replace gout medication, but drinking enough water and drinking it regularly throughout the day is one of the simple, inexpensive and clearly beneficial measures in controlling uric acid.
