Causes Of Gout And Remedies

In order to treat gout one has to understand its causes, it would help you in avoiding things that would lead to gout. Purine is the substance that is directly responsible for gout. Purine is naturally formed in the body due to the normal decomposition of protein molecules. Uric Acid is a by-product of this process. Now, higher levels of purine would result in increased levels of uric acid in the body. The urinary system automatically removes as much as two-thirds of the uric acid present in the body. However, if the uric acid is not metabolized well, then it is not sent to the urinary system. The result is that it reaches high levels in the bloodstream. The crystals of uric acid in the blood stream collect at joints in the body and cause severe pain.

The above description would make you realize the importance of keeping yourself hydrated. Water is among the cheapest and most highly effective home remedies for gout. It dilutes and flushes out the crystals of uric acid from the body. But you should be careful about controlling the intake of other fluids that can have a dehydrating effect on your body and increase the levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. These fluids are alcohol, coffee, tea, sweetened and/or carbonated drinks.