The danger of uric acid and how to reduce it

Do you know the anti-inflammatory properties of strawberries? They are antioxidant and diuretic properties, and one of our best allies to combat uric acid and neutralize it

Uric acid is a chemical that occurs in the body when the purines are broken down, this is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Most of uric acid is dissolved in the blood and travels to the kidneys, where it is eliminated through urine.

Excess uric acid can cause damage to the body, such as the emergence of calculations and drop, since the excess of it in the blood causes it to focus in some places such as joints, forming crystals that produce inflammation and pain. So it is very important to control it and reduce it if it is present at high levels.
In general any person may be affected by high levels of uric acid, but men are those who are most exposed. If a family history of gout has been, people live in constant stress, obesity, diabetes, or with problems of high blood pressure is also likely to suffer.

Foods that are detrimental to you?

To begin with, it is necessary to eliminate from your diet some foods such as:

• Red meat
• Seafood
• Viscera
• Alcoholic beverages
• Soft drinks

Foods that help you to adjust the levels of uric acid

Apple

Apple helps to fight against high levels of uric acid due to its high water content. It is diuretic and antioxidant, reduces blood pressure, protects the intestinal mucosa, prevents cancer thanks to its photochemical substances, reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood, prevents asthma and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.

Artichoke

This vegetable has diuretic properties that help that uric acid is eliminated through the urine. In addition, it brings other benefits such as reducing high cholesterol, combat excess triglycerides, but diseases such as anemia, diabetes, gout and gallstones in the gallbladder.

Onion

The onion also helps to purify the body and prevent the increase of uric acid. Its consumption is also beneficial for the body, because it promotes blood circulation, prevent thrombosis and aging of arteries. Also serves as a treatment for anaemia by its high content of iron, phosphorus and vitamin E.
Because it contains potassium favors the Elimination of excess fluid helping combat the hypertension, gout and kidney stones. 

Cherry

Cherry is effective to lower the levels of uric acid, since it acts as a anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Helps to prevent heart disease and cancer, helps regulate body sleep cycles, they are rich in vitamin C, E, magnesium, iron and fiber. Also contributes to the prevention of memory loss, reduces inflammation and the symptoms of the arthritis and gout.

Strawberry

Strawberries are one of the most recommended fruits to neutralize uric acid in the body. They are excellent antioxidant and diuretic, they possess anti-inflammatory capabilities, they help regulate digestive processes, dan satiety, they contain vitamin C, B, K, and potassium. They also improve the health of your eyes, they delay the signs of aging, prevents flaccidity and cellulitis.

Remember...

All people possess in our uric acid body, who must take care of is that this is not further in our body, since if this happens we will start to have problems in our body. Don't forget: "prevention is better than cure".

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