How about cutting gout by almost a quarter?
How about the solution sitting in your fridge?
How about everything proven in a new study published in Frontiers in Immunology?
Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013-2018), including 12,589 adults aged 20 and older.
The takeaway:
1. People consuming over 110.4 mg of vitamin C daily were 23% less likely to have gout than those consuming less than 19.9 mg.
2. Higher vitamin C intake was linked to lower levels of uric acid in the blood, a key factor in gout.
3. The effect was only observed only with dietary vitamin C, not supplements.
Why so powerful?
Vitamin C helps by:
- Supporting kidney function to remove uric acid
- Slowing the production of uric acid in the body
- Reducing inflammation with its antioxidant properties
To increase vitamin C intake, eat foods like oranges, berries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Consume these foods raw, steamed, or stir-fried to preserve the vitamin content.