Some of these
tips can help prevent an increase in uric acid in the blood. These tips include
changes in lifestyle and diet should be regularly and strictly adhered to, if
not affected by gout or uric acid disease relapse.
1. Lose Weight In
Stages
If overweight, reduce gradually, because losing weight can help lower uric acid
levels. But avoid excessively strict diet, follow a healthy diet here. Losing
weight drastically with excessive dieting may precipitate an attack of gout.
That’s great if accompanied with regular exercise.
2. Eat Foods Low Purine (Diet Low Purine)
Purine is an organic component that causes gout. These substances are needed in
the body to normal limits. Restrict foods high in purines -
Organ meats such as liver, kidney, heart
Selected fish and shellfish
Meat & yeast extracts brewers and bakers yeast
Meat soups & stock cubes. Foods that can cause gout such as beans,
mushrooms, cooked spinach, and mustard greens, goat meat, offal and lard (fat),
shellfish, duck and turkey, salmon, mackerel, sardines, crab, shrimp , anchovy
and some other fish, cream and ice cream, and sweet bread. Some foods
containing purine content seen in the list below. It should be remembered that
the sensitivity of a person to be exposed to uric acid after eating these foods
will vary.
3. More White Water Consumption
Approximately 90% of gout is caused by the inability of the kidneys remove uric
acid from the body completely through urine. Water consumption is believed to
improve the disposal of substances that are not useful as excessive uric acid
from the body. Drink at least 6-8 glasses a day.
4. Expand Food Containing Calcium and High Antioxidant
Eating calcium-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits such as bananas,
potatoes, avocados, milk and yogurt. Eating fruits rich in vitamin C,
especially citrus and strawberry.
5. Avoid Alcohol and Soft Drink Consumption
Alcohol can lead to increased production of uric acid, while soft drink
consumption may inhibit the absorption of calcium and calcium even throw in
vain.
6. Limit your consumption of fried food
Fats and oils turn rancid at high temperatures such as in frying time. Moreover,
if the used oil is oil that is used repeatedly. Rancid fats which can quickly
destroy vitamin E and causes an increase in uric acid in the blood.
7. Increase
Sexual Activity
These tips are
more appropriate for those who have become husband and wife. Sexual activity,
such as a kiss can make the body become more relaxed, so easy to boost the
immune system. In addition, sexual intercourse can facilitate the production of
urine so it can reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
Discipline,
Awareness and Healthy Habits.
Again the key
here is discipline. You should also take the time to learn about the food you
eat, and take note of foods that seem to trigger your gout. There is no set
uric acid level that triggers gout attacks, each person has a different
threshold so you should pay attention to how your body reacts. You should also
form some healthy habits to reduce uric acid and prevent gout attacks.
If you are unsure
about a part of your diet, consult your doctor about it. Even though there are
a lot of resources online to help you, consulting with your doctor is still the
best way to fine tune your diet and reduce uric acid levels.