With the improvement of living standards, the incidence of metabolic diseases such as hyperuricemia and gout is increasing year by year. Uric acid is a product of purine metabolism, and when the level of uric acid is too high, it is easy to form crystals in the joints, causing gout. Therefore, uric acid lowering is the key to the prevention and ** of gout. In recent years, scientists have discovered a "king" of uric acid-lowering, which is not an apple, but a common food.
1. The discovery of the "king" of uric acidScientists have found that chicory root is the "king" of uric acid-lowering through the study of a large number of foods. Chicory root is rich in cicory polysaccharides, cichoric acid, and choline, which can promote uric acid excretion and reduce blood uric acid levels. At the same time, chicory root also has a variety of effects such as regulating blood lipids, blood sugar, blood pressure, etc., and is a very healthy food.
2. The mechanism of uric acid-lowering of chicory root.
Promote uric acid excretion: Chicory polysaccharides in chicory root can promote intestinal peristalsis and increase bowel volume, thereby reducing intestinal reabsorption of uric acid and promoting uric acid excretion.
Inhibits uric acid production: Cichoric acid in chicory root can inhibit the activity of uric acid synthase, thereby reducing uric acid production.
Antioxidant effect: A variety of antioxidants in chicory root can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress response, and protect the body from damage.
3. How to eat chicory root to make tea: slice or dice the chicory root, brew it with boiling water and drink.
Soup: Cook chicory root with other ingredients such as pork rib soup, chicken stock, etc.
Cold salad: Wash the chicory root and cut it into shreds, add an appropriate amount of vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and other seasonings and mix well to eat. 4. Precautions.
Although chicory root has the effect of lowering uric acid, it is not a substitute for medicine**. If you have a medical condition such as hyperuricemia or gout, you also need to do it under the guidance of a doctor**.
Chicory root is a cold food, which should be eaten in moderation for people with spleen and stomach deficiency. Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before using chicory root.
5. Summary. As a "king" of uric acid-lowering, chicory root has significant effects in the prevention and prevention of gout. It can not only promote uric acid excretion and inhibit uric acid production, but also has an antioxidant effect. Proper intake of chicory root in the daily diet can help lower blood uric acid levels and prevent the occurrence of gout. At the same time, for patients who already suffer from diseases such as hyperuricemia or gout, it can also be assisted by consuming chicory root**. However, it should be noted that chicory root is not a substitute for medicine**, and patients still need to be regular** under the guidance of a doctor.
In order to make better use of the benefits of chicory root, we recommend increasing the intake of chicory root in the daily diet. Chicory root can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as making tea, boiling soup, and cold dressing. However, it should be noted that for people with spleen and stomach deficiency, it should be eaten in moderation to avoid causing discomfort. At the same time, pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before using chicory root.
In short, chicory root, as a "king" of uric acid-lowering, has significant effects in the prevention and prevention of gout. By properly insuming chicory root, we can better protect our health and prevent the occurrence of gout.