The increase in uric acid in the blood is often related to our diet and lifestyle. The main reasons are as follows:
1. Diet (High-Purine Diet)
Excessive consumption of foods rich in purines can increase uric acid.
Red meat: beef, mutton, liver, etc.
Seafood: prawns, squid, mussels, mackerel.
Some legumes: excessive consumption of lentils and nuts.
2. Sweet drinks (Fructose)
Soft drinks are artificially sweetened drinks that are worse than sugar. When the body breaks down the fructose contained in them, more uric acid is produced.
3. Alcohol
Alcohol slows down the process of excreting uric acid from the body. Especially drinking beer can cause uric acid levels to rise rapidly.
4. Obesity
In people with excess body weight, cell breakdown occurs faster, which causes more uric acid to be produced. In addition, obesity reduces the functioning of the kidneys.
5. Kidney failure
The kidneys are responsible for purifying and excreting uric acid. In people with kidney disease, this process does not work properly, so uric acid accumulates in the blood.
6. Use of medications
Long-term use of some drugs used to lower BP (Diuretics), aspirin, etc. can increase uric acid levels.
To control uric acid:
Drink plenty of water: This will help to excrete uric acid through urine.
Vitamin C: Drinking lemon water is effective in reducing uric acid.
Prevention: Avoid alcohol, smoking, and sugary drinks