Having high uric acid in the blood is a cardiovascular risk factor in itself, but it is also the main cause of the appearance of a disease known as gout, which is characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints.
The uric acid is a substance that the body itself generates due to the decomposition process of purines. However, the levels of this acid can also increase when a person consumes foods and drinks with a high composition of purines.
Why is there an increase in uric acid? In normal situations there is a balance between the amount of uric acid that we generate and that we dispose of through urine, or to a lesser extent through feces. When this balance is broken, it can lead to an accumulation of this substance in the blood.
Mushrooms and uric acid
There are certain foods that increase uric acid levels due to their high content of purines. Therefore, when a person has too high values of this substance, it is advisable to limit the intake of this type of food.
Mushrooms
Keep in mind that the only way to know exactly if there is an excess of uric acid in the body is through a blood test.
Well, among the foods rich in purines, a series of vegetables stand out, such as asparagus, mushrooms, chard, spinach or cauliflower. In this sense, to reduce the levels of this acid, experts recommend eating artichokes or drinking the cooking broth of this food as an infusion.
One of these foods mentioned are mushrooms, a food typical of the autumn season, although they can be eaten at any time of the year. It is a plant-based food that has a high water composition and few calories.
Mushrooms provide little fat and have no cholesterol, they are rich in fiber and help improve intestinal transit. In addition, they are rich in minerals such as potassium and contain a low amount of sodium; being beneficial in cases of hypertension and to reduce cardiovascular problems.
As we can see, mushrooms are a food with great health benefits. However, this food is rich in purines, which is why its consumption should be moderated in cases of hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is how the phenomenon of presenting high levels of uric acid in the blood is known.
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In addition to the foods of plant origin mentioned above, there are other types of foods and beverages that need to be limited in case of high uric acid in the body.
Among these foods, all kinds of seafood, red meat, yeast, alcoholic beverages, sugary soft drinks, legumes with a high concentration of purines, sausages or oily fish stand out.
