Elevated Uric Acid: What To Do?

If you are found to have elevated uric acid levels, you must take appropriate measures to avoid unpleasant consequences such as pain or gout. 

Elevated uric acid  may be due to a kidney malfunction. Mostly, however, an improper diet is the trigger.

If you are  found to have high uric acid levels  , you must take appropriate measures to avoid unpleasant consequences such as pain or gout.

Then find out what you can do about high uric acid levels. 

Natural remedies for increased uric acid

Apple Cider Vinegar

This natural product supports the body’s natural cleansing functions and has a detoxifying effect. This can also reduce increased uric acid. Apple cider vinegar also has an alkaline effect.

ingredients

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 glass of water (200ml)

Procedure

Mix both ingredients and take a glass three times a day. You can double the amount once you get used to the vinegar taste. It cannot be more, however, as vinegar reduces the potassium levels in the organism.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice has an alkaline effect and neutralizes uric acid. The vitamin C it contains makes this home remedy particularly effective. We recommend the following recipe for increased uric acid:

ingredients

• Juice 1 lemon
• 1 glass of water

method

Mix juice and water and drink the lemonade on an empty stomach in the morning.

Red fruits

Cherries, blackberries and other red fruits are also excellent against increased uric acid levels. You can alternate with different fruits:

• 1/2 cup of cherries daily for 2 weeks
• 1/4 glass of cherry juice
• 1 cup of blackberries or strawberries

Baking soda against increased uric acid

Baking soda not only helps against increased uric acid levels, it can also be very useful against kidney deposits. Even if you’ve had it for a long time, baking soda is effective.

ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

method

Mix water and baking soda and drink 4 glasses a day for 2 weeks.

This remedy is very useful but should not be taken for more than 2 weeks. It is also not advisable for people with high blood pressure. People over 60 should only drink 3 glasses a day.

olive oil

Most types of oil develop harmful substances when heated. This also destroys the vitamin E it contains, which regulates uric acid levels.

Olive oil can be heated and helps in two ways:  It supplies the organism with plenty of vitamin E and reduces uric acid levels.

water

If you drink plenty of water, you can stimulate the  elimination of uric acid through the kidneys and urine. It’s a simple and very effective method.

Low-purine diet

Purines are processed into uric acid after consumption. Foods with animal protein are particularly rich in purine. Avoid the following foods as much as possible:

• flesh
• Offal
• fish
• poultry
• legumes
• yeast
• Mushrooms
• asparagus
• Broad beans
• beer

Fiber and carbohydrates

High fiber foods help reduce elevated uric acid levels.  This stimulates the excretion of excess uric acid.

Note, however, that several high-carbohydrate foods contain purines.

High fiber foods:

• Strawberries
• Apple
• pear
• orange
• full grain

Carbohydrate foods:

• rice
• Whole wheat pasta
• manioc
• Quinoa
• potato
• oats
• banana

More advice

These natural remedies are effective, and you should also note the following to reduce uric acid levels more quickly:

• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption until urine levels return to normal.
• Avoid fructose-rich foods and artificial sweeteners.
• Some exercise prevents fat deposits, which promote increased uric acid production.
• Prefer unprocessed products like fresh fruits and vegetables.