Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
24 January 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Some people take gout lightly and think it is ancient or nothing to worry about. But the truth is it is very common and can cause severe pain if not treated promptly. The direct cause of gout is the excess uric acid in the blood, while your body is able to make and produce this uric acid along with some other substances. Changing your diet is one of the most effective ways to prevent gout from developing or make it less severe and painful. Along with changing the diet, losing weight and taking medications under the guidance of a doctor are also the right decisions.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Eat Foods That Help Prevent Gout
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. The painful episode of gout usually occurs when uric acid causes salt crystals to build up in your joints. Fluids can help flush uric acid out of the body and become a useful way to reduce the risk of gout attacks. And water is considered the most efficient liquid for this purpose. But make sure to drink 100% pure fruit juice for a portion of your daily water intake.- Soft drinks, such as sodas or canned juice, will make your gout worse.
- The recommendation to drink at least 8 glasses of water here is to use the US standard measuring cup. 8 cups water is usually equivalent to about 188 ml of water or 1.9 liters of water.
Add potassium-rich foods. Potassium can help remove uric acid, the cause of gout attacks, from the body. Foods high in potassium include lima beans, dried peaches, cantaloupe, processed spinach, or baked potato peels.- If you are not ready to eat at least two of the foods on this list every day (or the seven foods for severe gout), try potassium supplements instead. a dietitian or doctor's opinion.
Eat more processed foods with whole grains and fruits (complex carbohydrates). People at risk for gout should increase their intake of starches made from nuts, brown bread, green vegetables, and fruit. In addition, limit the consumption of sweet white bread, cakes and candies, at least not eat them in your daily meals.
Take vitamin C supplements or eat foods rich in vitamin C. One study has shown that getting enough vitamins per day, especially about 1,500 to 2,000 g a day, has a big effect in reducing the risk of gout. Drinking lemon juice can also help gout sufferers alleviate their disease, although getting enough of the above vitamins every day would not be easy without providing additional supplements.
Enjoy the cherries (cherries). According to a folk remedy about gout prevention, cherries actually have miraculous effects in reducing the risk of this disease. A preliminary study has shown that the presence of cherries can help reduce the amount of uric acid in the blood, which is a direct cause of gout.
Consider drinking coffee that has been decaffeinated. One study has shown that decaffeinated coffee can help reduce uric acid levels and at the same time reduce the risk of enduring gout attacks. The appropriate reason for this has not been found yet, but the presence of caffeine is not the main cause of gout. But if absorbed too much, the disease will become severe. So drinking decaffeinated coffee is probably a better choice. advertisement
Method 2 of 4: Avoid Harmful Foods
Limit foods high in sugar and “junk food”. Fructose, commonly found in corn syrup and other sweetened syrups, can significantly increase blood uric acid levels. When uric acid is formed, it forms monosodium urate crystals, which are the cause of arthritis pain and inflammation, also known as gout. Foods high in sugar, sweeteners, and processed foods are often the main cause of gout.
- So, instead of drinking sugary soda and fruit juice, try purified water or juice with the label "100% whole fruit".
- Always check the ingredients for the products you buy at the grocery store. Avoid buying foods containing fruto sugar found in corn syrup, or minimizing sugary foods or other types of corn syrup.
Minimize the intake of meat and fish in the daily diet. All meats are usually high in purines, which often break down uric acid levels leading to the cause of gout. You don't have to abstain from meat absolutely, but it's a good idea to stay around 113 g to 170 g per day.
- One serving will consist of hand-sized meat that weighs about 85 g. Every day, you should only eat about 2 meals like that is enough.
- Lean meat is always safer than fatty meat.
Say no to meats that have a high risk of gout. Certain other foods are often high in purines, leading to the onset of gout. Try to eliminate them from your daily diet or only eat them on special occasions in small amounts, for example:
- Kidneys, liver, brain and meat in other organs
- Herring, sardines and mackerel
- Meat sauce
Reduce the amount of fat in your daily meals. Fat in everyday foods, especially saturated fat, can slow down the progression of uric acid and bring more pain caused by gout. Fortunately, the changes mentioned above will help reduce the amount of fat in your diet. However, if necessary, try to find other ways to reduce fat absorption and improve health. If you normally drink whole milk, try switching to skim milk or only 1% fat. If you have a habit of eating dry foods, try stir-fried vegetables or roast chicken instead.
Switch drinks from beer to alcohol. Alcohol has also been linked to gout. But if you drink in moderation, this will help your body less affected by negative effects. However, in beer often yeast and this yeast contains high concentrations of purines. Therefore, drinking a lot of beer has the risk of making your gout worse.The safe way to get alcohol into your body is to drink 1 to 2 glasses of alcohol (about 150 ml) per day.
- Drinking a little alcohol in daily meals does not mean that gout will be reversed. It can only be viewed as a safer alternative to beer.
Method 3 of 4: Striving for a Healthy and Safe Weight
Keep the method in mind if you are a little overweight. In the event that you are overweight or obese, it is likely that your current condition will worsen gout. However, if you are still maintaining a healthy weight range as directed by your doctor, do not try to lose weight. Please refer to the following useful tips before you choose what to eat.
There should be no too strict diet. The dietary changes mentioned earlier in this article will be enough to help you lose weight slowly but surely. If you're at risk of gout, losing weight too quickly will actually trigger the disease's attack because the pressure on your body overloads your kidney's ability to filter toxins.
- Diets rich in protein, diet sparingly, or one that includes diuretic supplements are particularly dangerous for patients with gout.
Exercise regularly. Any physical activity is beneficial for weight loss and reduces your risk of gout, such as walking the dog or taking care of the garden. However, adults are advised to engage in moderate and affordable activities, such as cycling, brisk walking, tennis, or swimming for at least 2.5 hours a week.
Seek advice from a doctor or dietitian if you are having problems reaching a healthy weight range. If you have followed at least some of the above dietary changes and haven't seen any positive progress toward a healthier weight, seek advice from an experienced dietitian. Because gout is caused by many other substances, advice on changing diets from other sources is not sufficient and not guaranteed. advertisement
Method 4 of 4: Other Causes and Treatment
Consult with your doctor about prescription medications. If your daily lifestyle changes aren't enough to reverse gout in your body, your doctor will recommend allopurinol (gout medications) or other medications. Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully as overdosing or taking medications at the wrong time can backfire, making gout worse.
Ask your doctor about lead poisoning. Recent evidence has shown that lead poisoning, even when poisoning levels are too low to be the cause of other symptoms, is at risk of making gout worse. Although more research is needed to confirm this, it is always a good idea to ask your doctor to check your hair or blood sugar samples for toxin toxin. This is especially true if you have lived or worked in an old building, used lead paint frequently, or worked in an industrial repair area where lead was frequently exposed.
If possible, avoid using diuretics. This medication is often used to treat other health problems, or as a meal supplement. While the drug's effects on gout are controversial, they have the potential to worsen the condition as well. It is best to consult your doctor if you are taking any medications related to diuretics. If possible, ask more if potassium supplements can resist the disease. advertisement
Advice
- Gout is a form of arthritis or joint pain. It is also known as a symptom of gout, meaning that the toe becomes inflamed and swollen.
- Try to keep an eye on your daily diet, and check to see if there are any foods specifically related to gout attack. Everyone's body is different, so some foods may have a more pronounced effect on your body than others.
Warning
- If gout is the cause of your joints to grow hard, forming painless lumps, this could be from chronic arthritis or the result of frequent aches and pains.
