What Foods Can Help Lower Uric Acid Levels?
Apr 11, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
When uric acid levels in the body are elevated, consuming alkaline foods can help neutralize excess uric acid. Foods such as Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita) and wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) are rich in alkaline components. Regular intake of these alkaline foods helps maintain uric acid levels within a healthy range—and may even lower elevated uric acid levels.
Chinese yam can be consumed not only after steaming but also cooked with rice to make a nourishing congee.
Many patients with hyperuricemia suffer greatly, experiencing serious harm to their health. Diet plays a crucial role in daily life and can significantly improve uric acid levels. Which foods help lower uric acid?
Which Foods Help Lower Uric Acid?
Foods that may help lower uric acid include oats, broccoli, black fungus (wood ear), celery, brown rice, whole-grain bread, bitter melon, cabbage, barley, and kiwifruit. Additionally, green tea and Pu’er tea may promote uric acid excretion. If dietary interventions prove ineffective, patients should follow their physician’s prescription for uric acid–lowering medications.
Individuals with elevated uric acid levels should avoid high-purine foods, such as rabbit, goose, duck, chicken, sausages, ham, lamb, beef, pork, and organ meats. Peanuts, shiitake mushrooms, legumes, spinach, fish, and shellfish also contain substantial amounts of purines and should likewise be avoided.
When uric acid levels are excessively high, consuming alkaline foods may help neutralize uric acid in the body. Foods such as Chinese yam and black fungus contain relatively high levels of alkaline components. Regular intake of such alkaline foods helps maintain uric acid within a healthy range—and may even reduce elevated levels. Chinese yam can be consumed steamed or cooked into porridge with rice or millet. When prepared this way, the yam becomes tender and smooth, enhancing its palatability. Black fungus can be served cold as a refreshing summer salad. We hope this information proves helpful.
