Natural Ways to Lower Uric Acid: Simple Home Remedies

Apple vinegar is rich in natural cleansers and detoxifiers, which help in clearing body toxins like uric acid from the body. The acid present in it breaks down uric acid and expels it. Apple vinegar brings back alkaline acid in the body and gives anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

How to use -

• First of all, add one teaspoon of apple vinegar to a glass of water.
• Then drink this mixture two to three times throughout the day.

Note - You can also gradually increase the amount of apple vinegar by one to two teaspoons. Repeat this remedy until the problem of uric acid is resolved.

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Although, it seems that lemon juice increases the acid level in the body even more. But in reality it increases the alkaline effect and helps in controlling uric acid. Along with this, its vitamin C properties help in reducing the level of uric acid.

How to use -

• First of all, squeeze lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Then drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach. Continue this remedy for a few weeks.
• Apart from this, you can also take vitamin C supplements. But before consuming it, definitely talk to your doctor.

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Cherry and dark cherries contain chemicals that help reduce uric acid. Along with this, purple and blue berries contain an element called flavonoids. It reduces uric acid and also keeps away swelling and stiffness.

How to use -

• Eat one or half a cup of cherries daily for a few weeks. Apart from this, you can drink one or two cups of tart cherry juice for four weeks.
• Also, include blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and other vitamin C and antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in your diet.

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Baking soda is also known as bicarbonate of soda. This is an excellent remedy to reduce uric acid levels and also relieves the pain of gout. Baking soda maintains the natural alkaline level in the body and makes uric acid more soluble, which makes uric acid easily excreted by the kidneys.

How to use -

• First of all, mix one or half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Then drink this mixture.
• Drink four glasses of this mixture throughout the day for two weeks. You can also drink it every two or four hours.

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Most vegetable oils turn into rancid fat when heated or processed. Rancid fat depletes vitamin E from the body, which is essential for controlling uric acid levels.

How to use -

• Use cold-pressed olive oil instead of vegetable oil, butter. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats that remain the same even after heating. It is also rich in vitamin E and antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Drink as much water as possible every day, which will help in flushing out uric acid from the body. Water dilutes uric acid and stimulates the kidneys, which excretes uric acid from the body through urine.

Along with this, drink enough water every day, so that the problem of gout does not arise. In an internet-based study presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, researchers found that participants who drank five to eight glasses of water in 24 hours had a 40% reduced risk of gout compared to those who drank one glass or less.

How to drink water -

• Make sure to drink eight to ten glasses of water throughout the day.
• Also include many other liquids in your diet, such as fruit and vegetable juice.

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Foods that are rich in fiber help in absorbing uric acid levels and removing them from the body. You can eat a diet rich in starchy carbohydrates, they also have a very low amount of purines. Whole grains, apples, pears, oranges and strawberries are some foods that are rich in fiber. You can also eat starchy carbohydrate foods such as rice, whole grain pasta, sago, quinoa, potatoes, oats and bananas.

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Low fat milk and dairy products reduce uric acid and remove the risk of gout. Skimmed milk, for example, contains orotic acid that reduces the reabsorption of uric acid and helps remove it through the kidneys.

How to use -

• Drink one to five cups of skimmed milk daily.
• You can also eat low-fat yogurt and other dairy products.

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Wheat jowar helps restore alkalinity in the blood. Also, it is rich in vitamin C, chlorophyll and phytochemicals. It is also a good source of protein. All you have to do is mix two teaspoons of wheatgrass juice with lemon juice and drink it daily. Drink it until the uric acid level decreases.

Important tips for uric acid are as follows -

• Control alcohol consumption, as it will cause problems in reducing uric acid.
• High-fructose corn or glucose-fructose also increase the level of uric acid.
• Exercise daily and maintain a healthy weight. It is said that fatty tissues also increase the production of uric acid. 
• In case of uric acid problem, eat a balanced diet which is high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Do not eat foods made from refined carbohydrates such as white bread, cakes and candies.
• Do not eat foods made from fat, it may cause problems in removing uric acid from the body.

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Proper diet and lifestyle are important to reduce uric acid. A balanced diet should include low-purine foods, such as low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. Red meat, shellfish and alcohol should be avoided, as they are rich in purines. Drinking enough water helps reduce uric acid levels. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are also important, as obesity can increase uric acid levels. Finally, if medications are needed, take them only on the advice of a doctor.