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Hyperuricemia–high levels of uric acid–results from increased uric acid production or decreased uric acid excretion (via the kidneys).
Here are 10 ways to control your body’s levels of uric acid:
1. Apple cider vinegar: 1 tsp raw apple cider in a glass of water, 2-3 times per day.
Considerations: don’t do this in excess–vinegar can lower the body’s potassium levels, and it may interfere with diuretic drugs.
2. Lemon juice: one lemon squeezed into a glass of water (optional: with vitamin C as well), taken on an empty stomach in the morning for 2 or so weeks.
Considerations: consult a doctor for proper dosage.
3. (Dark) Berries and cherries: 1/2 cup per day for 2 or so weeks. Juice will also work (1-2 cups per day). You can also add other berries and vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes to the mix (ones that are high in vitamin C and antioxidants).
4. Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon with a glass of water, 1-4 times per day (every 2-4 hours) for 2 weeks.
Considerations: don’t do this if you suffer from hypertension. Also, do not take this on a regular basis. Also, no more than 3 glasses per day if you are over age 60.
5. Olive oil: used rather than vegetable oil or butter in your cooking. The fats in olive oil remain stable when cooked and olive oil is high in antioxidants and vitamin E.
6. Water: The body needs an estimated at least 8 glasses of water per day (more if you are pregnant or nursing). You can also use more fluids, fruits, vegetables, and other high-water foods in your diet. Higher consumption of water has been found to greatly reduce the risk of gout attacks.
7. A Low-Purine Diet: Cut out some of your diet’s animal proteins (meats, fish, poultry, beans, asparagus, mushrooms, legumes, yeast, beer). They increase uric acid in your body.
8. Starchy carbs/high-fibers: fruits like apples, oranges, strawberries, pears, whole grains, rice, tapioca, potato, oats, bananas, whole grain pasta, green papaya tea lower uric acid levels.
9. Dairy: use low-fat/skim milk (drink 1-5 cups of skim per day). Also, eat low-fat yogurt and other dairy. This lowers urate concentrations/gout risks.
10. Wheatgrass juice: drink 2 tablespoons of this (mixed with lemonjuice) per day. It will lower your uric acid levels.
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