uric acid forms crystals in the joints, for this reason, is that intense pain is felt in the extremities, so you should go to the doctor and he will tell you what medicines you can take, under formula, to the disease called ‘gout’.
However, according to the ‘Medical News Today’ portal, the risk of gout depends on several factors, not only lifestyle, so it’s important to talk to a doctor about the best prevention strategies for it.
Here we tell you some of the suggestions that the medical portal makes to lower uric acid levels in the body.
There are some foods with a high purine content such as liver, anchovies, mackerel, beans, peas, and beer.
Despite the fact that some of them are healthy, it is necessary to limit or gradually reduce the consumption of foods such as:
– Trout, tuna, sardines, anchovies and mussels.
– Excess alcohol, including beer and other types of liquor, if you do it frequently.
– Foods high in fat, such as bacon, dairy products and red meat.
– Organ meats, for example, liver and sweetbreads.
– Sugary foods and drinks.
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Among these foods are:
– Low-fat and fat-free dairy products.
– Peanut butter and most nuts.
– Large part of fruits and vegetables.
– Café.
– Brown rice and potatoes
Therefore, having a proper and healthy weight will help reduce gout flare-ups, since obesity increases the risk of having this disease.
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According to the Medical Portal, a 2011 analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials “found that vitamin C significantly reduced uric acid levels in the blood.”
Remember to go to the doctor whenever you feel that something in your body is not right. Don’t self medicate.
