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Painful Inflammation of the big toe or foot caused by uric acid buildup in the bloodstream and joints. Pointed uric acid crystals build up, and cause inflammation. It has been described as a sensation of walking on needles. This condition is very common in those with acute inflammatory arthritis. Purines are formed due to waste products in the blood, and are caused primarily by what we eat and drink, especially if our diets are high in meat or alcohol. A diet high in junk foods that offer no nutrition, such as fast foods is also a major culprit. Uric acid if formed when purines breakdown and circulate in the bloodstream. When too much uric acid is formed in the body, it can cause some serious health issues.
High blood levels of uric acid are a strong predictor of death from cardiovascular disease, stroke and all causes. Uric acid is a product of the breakdown of nitrogen compounds, and is normally excreted in urine. It has been recognized for decades that uric acid is found at high levels in the joints of people with gout. Uric acid may trigger inflammation and a strong immune response. Arthritis & Rheumatism, February 15, 2009.
How to Reduce Uric Acid Levels
1. Reduce sugar consumption. Sugar aggrivates the pancreas and causes increased uric acid in the blood.
2. Increase your amount of water to help flush out uric acid. As a rule, we should drink ½ our body weight in ounces of water daily (i.e. if you weigh 120 lbs, you should have 60 ounces of water daily) Add ½ squeezed lemon per glass to help alkalize and break down uric acid. Do not add sugar.
3. Avoid foods that are high in purines, like red meats (beef, pork and lamb). Eat foods low in purines, such as broccoli, fruits, pasta and rice.
4. Limit or quit drinking alcoholic beverages. Clinical studies have shown that alcohol increases uric acid.
5. Take vitamin C. In a 2005 study done at Johns Hopkins University, it was found that 500 mg of vitamin C daily can significantly reduce uric acid levels in the body.
6. Safflowers is a great supplement that helps get uric acid out of the body quickly.
7. Omega 3s (fish oil) to take down inflammation and reduce pain.
8. Take a Vitamin/Mineral Supplement to help normalize systems in the body. Minerals help to alkalize and activate enzymes, which break down wastes in the body.
9. Eat more fiber, or take a fiber supplement. Fiber helps to flush uric acid out of the bloodstream. Foods high in fiber are apples, bananas, raisins and oats. Eat at least three servings daily.
Supplements That Help With Gout:
· Vitamin C
· Safflowers
· Omega 3s (fish oil)
· Super Supplemental Multi Vitamin & Mineral
· Fiber
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