The increased amount of Uric acid in the blood severely affects the joints and kidneys. But the positive thing is that this Uric acid boost could be controlled by improving the lifestyle and regulating the eating habits.
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Due to the disintegration of purine in metabolism, the uric acid is formed in the body
which flows into the kidneys and is excreted in the urine. Uric acid is a type
of chemical which is formed in the body due to the breaking of proteins during
the process of digestion.
Most of the Uric acid gets dissolved in the blood and reaches the kidneys
from where it is excreted through urine after the cleaning process of the
blood. But sometimes the uric acid remains trapped in the body and its
amount increases beyond the permissible limits.
Thus the formation of Uric Acid gets increased or it does not get
filtered and thus remains dissolved in the blood. This situation is
dangerous for the body. The imbalance of uric acid causes problems like rheumatic
arthritis.
It is due to the accumulation of Uric acid in the blood that a condition of gout (a type of arthritis) is created, which
further increases the chances of the formation of Kidney stones.
So it is necessary to control the higher levels of uric the acid
in the body.
Why Uric
Acid Increases
The chief causes of the increase if Uric Acid is genetics and the excessive intake of non-veg foods especially meat.
The early detection of the disease can save the body from further damage.
How it is detected
The normal blood test can ascertain the presence of Uric Acid in the
body.
The people who have joint pains and repeatedly face the problem of the formation
of kidney stones are advised to go for the blood test at least every month.
Why Uric
Acid Levels should be Low
The increased levels of Uric Acid in blood lead to the risks of obesity,
diabetes, and heart problems.
The researchers have found that the chances of becoming a diabetic rise
among those whose levels of Uric Acid in blood remain increased.
During the problem of increased Uric Acid or gout, the portions of
joints become swollen especially the swelling in ankles and heels become
painful and can make even the slight walking difficult. It is due to the reason
that the Uric Acid starts accumulating in the blood in the form of crystals. It
causes redness, swelling, hotness, and pain in one or more than one joints.
The black spots also appear on the skin due to the increased levels of
Uric Acid.
How to Control the Uric Acid
To control the uric acid it is necessary to understand the causes
responsible for its raised levels.
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If the problem is hereditary, then it is necessary to control and
monitor the raised levels of uric acid. But it is better to consult the
physician if there are related problems like improper functioning of the
kidneys etc.
The higher levels of uric acid in the body mean that the food you
eat is deficient in purine. This particular chemical compound is found in all
foods and all the cells of the body. It is the building block of RNA and DNA.
The decrease in purine intake leads to the breaking of the purine binding in
the body and the level of uric acid increases.
The higher concentration purine is found in all types of meat
especially the organ meat of the liver and kidney.
The lesser amount of purine is present in beer, beef, poultry, seafood, fish,
wheat, etc. The vegetables and tomatoes have a lesser amount of purine except
spinach, cauliflower, peas, mushroom, etc.
Excess intake of purine causes gout while dairy products decrease the risk.
Take fruits and fruit juices, chocolate, coffee, tea, nuts and
peanuts, cocoa, eggs, soda water, etc.
Take sufficient amount of fiber-rich diet to decrease the levels
of uric acid in the body.
It is surprising, but true that the food cooked in olive oil is
good for the overall health of the body as it contains vitamin A. The food
cooked in olive oil gets enriched with vitamin A and other nutrients. Olive oil
reduces the levels of uric acid in the body.
Drink enough water as the intake of sufficient water removes
several maladies and toxins from the body. It helps to remove the uric acid
from the body. Drink at least 3 liters of water daily.
Cherry being an anti-inflammatory helps the body to control uric
acid.
It is advisable to reduce the intake of mushroom, spinach, and every kind of pulses with peels.
Eat the foods containing sufficient amounts of fiber.
The regular intake of apple cider vinegar is also good.
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