The Dhaka Times Desk We don't really know much about uric acid. But it is very important for us to know this matter. Today, details about this uric acid are presented.
Experts say that due to high levels of uric acid, problems such as gout or joint pain, high blood pressure, kidney failure can also occur. There are some things in our daily diet that are very high in uric acid. There are also some nutritious foods that work just as well as drugs to control uric acid.
Eating too much protein or meat or eating too much alcohol can cause the body to produce non-essential amino acids called purines. Uric acid is formed from this purine. This uric acid first goes into the blood. From there, it is excreted from the body with urine through the kidneys. If the level of uric acid in the blood increases than normal, then this condition is called hyperuricemia.
This increased uric acid is called part of the metabolic syndrome. So if you have high blood pressure, high level of cholesterol-triglycerides and diabetes, the risk of uric acid increase is very high. On top of that, if any of the close relatives have this problem or kidney stone, gout problem, then the problem of uric acid in that patient can be seen to be higher.
Again, lifestyle issues are also a risk factor for uric acid. That is why if lipid profile is high then uric acid test will show high uric acid in many cases. If someone has high blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides and low uric acid levels, then uric acid levels should be checked every 1/2 years.
What harm does excess uric acid do to the body?
Experts say, if this uric acid increases, the possibility of kidney stone formation is many times higher if it accumulates on various internal organs of the body, especially on the kidney. Due to which the kidneys do not function properly and uric acid and other waste products cannot be removed from the body through urine. Kidney function is also impaired and kidney damage can also occur. Moreover, excess uric acid accumulates as crystals in different joints of the body's bones, so that many patients have swollen joints and are very painful. The name of this disease is gout or gout. Due to its role in controlling sodium levels, the possibility of hypertension or high blood pressure may also increase. Moreover, the possibility of heart disease along with other physical ailments also increases to a great extent.
Normal blood uric acid levels for women are 2.4 to 6.0 mg per dl and for men 3.4 to 7.0 mg per dl.
What kind of food to eat and what not to eat to increase uric acid
Foods to avoid
# Organ meat i.e. organ meat such as: liver, brain, tongue, lung, kidney etc. cannot be eaten at all. Because they help increase uric acid.
Beef, beef, mutton or buffalo meat containing more than # fat should also not be consumed. Because these foods have high levels of uric acid. If you want to eat these meats, then you should eat less meat without fat at all.
# Marine fish and hard-shelled animals such as shrimp, snails, crabs etc. should be avoided.
# All types of pulses, beans, bean seeds, jackfruit seeds etc. should also be avoided.
# Honey, sugar syrup, sugary drinks, especially processed fruit juices, soft drinks should not be consumed under any circumstances.
# There are certain vegetables like spinach, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower to be avoided. Also don't eat mushrooms.
# Sugary drinks, alcohol and caffeine should be avoided.
Foods that should be eaten more often
# High fiber foods such as: green vegetables and fruits. This fibrous food helps to remove uric acid from the body in the form of stool.
# should eat lean meat. Chicken meat is good in this case. But skin and fins should never be eaten. The reason is that it contains a lot of fat. Besides, fish and eggs without yolk can be eaten as well. There is no restriction to eat milk or skim milk without fat.
# needs to drink more water than required. Drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water every day. Water helps to eliminate any kind of toxins from the body. In this case, water also plays an effective role in controlling uric acid.
# and eat more sour fruits or vitamin-C foods. Green tea helps reduce uric acid. So you can drink green tea regularly to reduce uric acid.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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