How to Get Rid of Uric Acid Crystals Naturally

Looking for how to get rid of uric acid crystals naturally? Then you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover 3 simple tips on how to get rid of gout crystals without drugs.

The uric acid crystals that cause your horrible gout symptoms are formed when your body has high uric acid levels in the blood.

Uric acid is produced when purines in your body's cells metabolize during the process to provide you with your protein and energy needs, as well as protecting your cells from cancer-causing agents, and other great benefits.

The uric acid produced, as a result of purines breaking down, is processed through your kidneys with most being excreted through urine. The relatively low level left in your blood is beneficial.

But if your kidneys aren't working efficiently for some reason, or, too much uric acid is being produced, then not enough acid is being expelled. Excess is then retained and circulated in the blood at higher-than-normal levels. Crystals are then deposited in your joints causing agonizing gout.

Drug-based treatment uses things like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), colchicines, and corticosteroids to help reduce the inflammation and relieve the pain. Other drugs such as allopurinol and probenecid are used to lower uric acid blood levels.

This mainstream treatment works very well most of the time for most people, but, it does have some pretty serious side effects. These are things such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, ulcers, bleeding, skin allergies, lowered immunity to fight infection, bone thinning, etc.

So, many more gout sufferers are seeking natural remedies for their gout. Natural remedies that can reduce inflammation, relieve pain, lower uric acid levels, and, get rid of gout crystals. And there are very many home remedies out there, far too many to describe here. But here are three for you to take a look at...

WATER

This has got to be one of the most important home remedies for gout. Most people are dehydrated on a daily basis and this is particularly bad for someone with gout. Gout crystal formation is easier under these conditions.

Water can help prevent uric acid crystals forming, but even once the crystals have formed, water can aid the process to excrete them from your body. Drink at least 12 glasses (8oz) of water on a daily basis, distributed evenly throughout the day.

VITAMIN C

Studies have indicated that vitamin C can lower uric acid in the blood. You can get plenty through fruit such as oranges, tangerines, mandarins, etc. But you can also get it through vegetables like potatoes, red cabbage and red bell peppers, etc.

Another way, especially if you are in the middle of an attack, is to take vitamin C supplements. Talk to your doctor about how much to take for your particular case and background.

HERBS

Some herbs, such as nettle, contain alkaloids which can help to neutralize uric acid. Others, such as hawthorn and bilberry, contain anthocyanosides which have anti-inflammatory powers. Others, like black cohash, have shown to be able to control blood acidity to help fight gout.

These are a very small sample of natural home remedies that can help ease gout symptoms, lower uric acid levels, and, get rid of uric acid crystals from your body.

An important issue, though, is to prevent recurring gout. This can cause serious complications over time if not addressed, e.g. permanently damaged joints and kidney problems such as painful kidney stones.