Ayurvedic Diet for “Hyperuricemia: Uric Acid”
An Ayurvedic diet for managing high uric acid levels (which can lead to gout and joint inflammation) focuses on balancing agni (digestive fire), removing ama (toxins), and supporting the kidneys and liver to promote proper metabolism and excretion of purines, the substances that break down into uric acid.
Foods to Eat in Uric Acid:
- Lauki (bottle gourd) – detoxifying and light
- Tinda (Indian round gourd), turai (ridge gourd) – very cooling and easy to digest
- Spinach (cooked) in moderation
- Pumpkin, ash gourd, cucumber
- Moong dal (yellow split mung beans) – protein-rich but light
- Old rice, barley, quinoa, millets (like kodo, barnyard)
- Coconut water, buttermilk (diluted takra) – aids digestion and cooling
- Turmeric, ginger, coriander, jeera (cumin), ajwain – support digestion and reduce inflammation
- Amla (Indian gooseberry) – excellent for detox and balancing Pitta
- Warm water – helps flush uric acid through the kidneys
Foods to Avoid which Trigger Uric Acid:
- High-Purine Foods
- Red meat, organ meats (liver, kidney)
- Shellfish, sardines, anchovies
- Legumes high in purines like rajma (kidney beans), chana (chickpeas), masoor dal (red lentils)
- Spinach (raw in excess) – has oxalates
- Mushrooms, cauliflower, green peas, brinjal (eggplant) – moderate purines, limit intake
Processed/Trigger Foods
- Fried and oily foods
- Sugar, jaggery (gur), sweets
- Bakery products, refined flour (maida)
- Alcohol, especially beer
- Carbonated drinks, cold drinks, packaged juices
Lifestyle Tips according to Ayurveda:
- Avoid day sleep – aggravates Kapha and slows metabolism
- Exercise lightly – walking, yoga, or stretching helps circulation and detox
- Triphala at night – supports digestion and gentle detox
- Panchakarma (if possible) – for deep cleansing under guidance
- Keep stress low – high cortisol may increase uric acid
Herbal Remedies (Consult Ayurvedic Doctor First)
- Punarnava – diuretic, supports kidney function
- Gokshura – helps uric acid excretion
- Giloy (Guduchi) – anti-inflammatory, immunity booster
- Triphala churna – aids digestion and detox
- Varunadi kwath – useful in gout and kidney support
