What foods can help lower uric acid?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I consider myself somewhat of a food lover, and I believe that being able to eat well is a blessing. However, I have health issues, specifically high uric acid levels, and I would like to learn which foods can help lower uric acid.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The following foods can help lower uric acid levels: 1. Vegetables and fruits: Such as celery, cucumber, tomato, kiwi fruit, watermelon, etc. These foods are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals, which help promote the excretion of uric acid. For example, celery is rich in potassium, which can effectively prevent the accumulation of uric acid; the potassium ions in kiwi fruit are also beneficial elements that promote the excretion of uric acid. 2. Dairy products: Dairy products such as milk are rich in protein and calcium, which can accelerate the dissolution of uric acid and help reduce uric acid levels. 3. Whole grains and legumes: Such as corn, millet, soybeans, etc. These foods are rich in dietary fiber, which helps increase satiety and promote intestinal motility, accelerating the excretion of uric acid. 4. Low-purine foods: Such as eggs, lean meat, fish, etc. These foods have low purine content, which can reduce the production of uric acid.