What can be steeped in water and consumed to lower uric acid levels?
Disease description:
Recently, my uric acid levels have been a bit high. I would like to ask the doctor, what can I steep in water to drink that may help lower uric acid?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
When uric acid levels are high, you can choose various ingredients to brew in water for drinking, which may help lower uric acid levels. These ingredients include the following:
1. Dandelion tea: Dandelion has effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and reducing edema. It can enhance metabolism and accelerate urine excretion, thus helping to lower uric acid levels.
2. Corn silk tea: Corn silk contains abundant nutrients, such as vitamins and flavonoids, which can accelerate metabolism, promote urine excretion, and aid in the elimination of uric acid.
3. Lemon water: Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which can promote the excretion of uric acid. Additionally, it has a mild alkalizing effect that helps maintain blood pH balance, thereby indirectly lowering uric acid concentration.
4. Chrysanthemum tea: Chrysanthemum tea not only has a pleasant aroma but also possesses effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting diuresis. Drinking chrysanthemum tea in moderation can increase urine output and help eliminate excess uric acid.
5. Green tea: Green tea contains abundant antioxidants, such as catechins, which help reduce inflammatory responses and promote the metabolism and excretion of uric acid.
6. Coix seed water: Coix seed is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb known for its diuretic and edema-reducing properties. Drinking Coix seed water can help the kidneys excrete uric acid more effectively and reduce its accumulation in the body.
