‎Cherry Offers Relief for Hyperuricemia Patients

Studies have shown that cherry has the function of lowering the risk of hyperuricemia and hyperuricemia nephropathy. It is called the diamond in the fruits because of its high nutritional values and it has certain effects on alleviating arthritis and hyperuricemia.

Cherry is rich in vitamin B and vitamin C as well as a variety of mineral elements such as iron, potassium, calcium. It is high in protein and low in calorie. Cherry contain the most iron among all the fruits.

Iron, potassium and calcium are conducive for the metabolism in the body and they can help lower the concentration of uric acid which is the crucial factor for leading to hyperuricemia and hyperuricemia nephropathy. Vitamin C can promote metabolic activities and this can not only alleviate hyperuridemia but also have the function of whitening.

It has been found by the latest study that cherry contains a variety of pigments such as anthocyanins, red pigment besides rich vitamins and minerals. These pigments have antioxidant effect and can help promote blood circulation, diuresis and detumescence. Therefore it has good effects on alleviating arthritis and hyperuricemia and reducing the risk of developing renal damages.

The most important point for hyperuricemia patients is low-purine diets. Try to avoid alcoholic drinks especially beer and high-purine foods. Animal internal organs, bone marrow and sea products are the foods that are most rich in purine; fish, shrimp, meat products, pea, spinach also contain a certain amount of purine; fruits, vegetables (carrot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, etc), milk (not yogurt) and egg contain no purine. In addition, more intake of water can help discharge serum uric acid through the kidneys.

However in case of severe illness conditions and if there are signs of kidney damages, proper treatments and medicines should be taken as soon as possible.