Would you like to lower your uric acid level without going to extreme medications? You’re not alone. Most individuals prefer to maintain good health naturally. Through healthy lifestyle adjustments, you can allow your body to keep uric acid levels optimally and be healthy daily.
Let’s begin step by step.
What is Uric Acid and Why Do I Need It?
Uric acid builds up when your body breaks down purines. Purines are a waste product of digestion for some foods, but they naturally occur within your body. Uric acid is typically dissolved in your blood, filtered out by your kidneys, and flushed out by your urine. But if your body produces too much, and/or your kidneys take out too little, it accumulates.
Too high levels can result in gout, joint pain, and kidney stones. Excess levels also, over the long term, tax the kidneys, compromising general health.
Begin with Your Diet
Diet is important for the control of uric acid. Let us start with important food substitutes.
Include the following:
- Raw fruits and vegetables, particularly cherries and greens
- Whole foods such as brown rice and oats
- Low-fat dairy foods such as skim milk and yogurt
- Water-containing foods such as watermelon and cucumber
Reduce these:
- Organ meats and red meats (purine-rich)
- Shellfish such as crab and shrimp
- Alcoholic beverages, particularly beer
- Sweets and snack foods
Simply altering your diet can cause your body to eliminate excess uric acid.
Hydration Is Key
Drink lots of water every day. A—at least eight glasses, although more if you sweat or exercise, will thin uric acid and help your kidneys to eliminate it. Herbal teas and lemon water are okay too.
Move More
Exercise helps the blood circulate and makes your kidneys work best. Try low-impact activities such as:
- Walking
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Cycling
Steer clear of strenuous exercise when experiencing a flare-up, as it may bring on inflammation.
Get Your Blood Tested
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is not uric acid, but checking BUN can help you understand whether your kidneys are functioning. If your BUN is elevated, it can indicate that your kidneys cannot remove waste. Work time is up if you have elevated BUN and uric acid.
Speak to your doctor regularly, checking your levels, particularly if you have a kidney disease or gout history.
Take Natural Supplements
There are natural supplements that help keep uric acid at healthy levels. Just be sure to discuss with your doctor first before you experiment. Here are some of the best options:
- Vitamin C decreases uric acid
- Cherries or cherry extract lower flare-ups
- Magnesium supports healthy kidney function
Natural remedies are most effective as an addition to healthy habits, not a replacement.
Get Sufficient Rest and Stress Management
Your body heals and balances itself during sleep. Poor sleep and chronic stress cause inflammation and worsen most health issues, including high uric acid. Develop a calming evening routine and sleep 7–8 hours each night.
Wrapping Up
Lowering uric acid naturally isn’t just doable; it works. You don’t have to wait until you are scared to begin making changes. By making gradual changes in what you eat, how you get around, and your lifestyle, you feed your body every day.