EXCESSIVE URIC ACID CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH

Uric acid is required by the human body to a certain extent. However, excess of it can be dangerous for our health. Excessive uric acid in the blood stream can imbalance the proper functioning of the body. The impact is different for men and women. In a recent study, the researchers found that the life span of a person can reduce up to 11 years if they have too much uric acid in the blood stream.

DIFFERENT IMPACT ON MEN AND WOMEN:

The research showed that uric acid impacted men and women differently. In the study, they measured the SUA levels, the blood marker. It was found that uric acid was more harmful for the health of men. Their average life span was reduced by almost 9 years. In case of women, their life span was reduced by only 6 years. No doubt it was harmful for both sexes.

EXCESSIVE URIC ACID CAN LEAD TO SEVERAL DISEASES:

The research also showed that people who had excessive SUA levels can be prey to innumerable diseases. This included kidney failure, stones, liver damage and several other. However, researchers also said that lower SUA levels could cause problems too. People with high SUA levels faced several heart problems and had high chances of dying from a stroke or a heart attack. It was backed up by evidence where in several deaths reported occurred due to high SUA levels in the blood.

 

However, do not be afraid if you have excessive uric acid in the blood. It can be reduced considerably by following a healthy lifestyle. Make sure you include fruits and vegetables in your diet on a daily basis. Do not forget to exercise and try going out for an evening walk. This can help balance the uric acid in the body.

 

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