Question 1

what foods are i allowed to eat that are not acid?

Accepted Answer

Most foods are fine: There are few foods which you might call 'acidic'. This may include oranges and other tart foods. Most of the acidity in our stomach is produced from the normal acid secretions of the stomach which can bother some folks especially if they have acid reflux problems. This can be easily controlled with antacids like zantac (ranitidine) or pepcid. Prilosec is even more effective.

Question 2

why should people with acid problems avoid fatty foods?

Accepted Answer

Acid production: Fatty foods tend to stimulate stomach acid production so that could make acid reflux symptoms worse.

Question 3

how much can you lower the ph of your urine by eating only acid-forming foods, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

It is complicated: The pH of your urine is complicated. Diet high in animal fat tend to lower urine pH but urine volume and other factors  such as kidney function and respiratory status also have an effect.

Question 4

best food to reduce uric acid level.

Accepted Answer

Diet not helpful: Studies have clearly shown that diet has little benefit on serum uric acid levels no matter what other doctors may tell you. The one thing you should do is minimize alcohol intake. If you have gout you should be on Allopurinol to normalize your uric acid levels and prevent future attacks. If there is no gout, you do not have to treat the uric acid level.

Question 5

what are  foods rich in nicotinic acid?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B3: Nicotinic acid or nacin is found in variety of foods, including liver, chicken, beef, fish, cereal, peanuts, legumes, and whole grain products. Also avocado, tomatoes, dates, broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Can also be found in mushrooms and even beer!

Question 6

what nutrition should eat if uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon symptom: If you have no symptoms I am not sure you should do anything to change your uric acid levels.  If on the other hand you have gout i would certainly consider avoiding certain foods that are high in purines, a "gout diet"  google that.

Question 7

which food can help lower your uric acid?

Accepted Answer

None: The only food item that you should stop is alcohol. Regardless of what other docs tell you, studies have shown conclusively that diet has little or no effect on uric acid levels.

Question 8

what foods can help to decrease uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Any food that does not contain protein will not contribute to uric acid. Foods high in protein, iron, glucose, and processed sugar are also known to raise uric acid. Nn foods are known to decrease it. Certain drugs like Allopurinol are used to treat gout.

Question 9

what food to be avoided if uric acid is present?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: No matter what other docs tell you, studies have repeatedly shown that diet other than alcohol has very little effect on serum uric acid levels.

Question 10

can you suggest foods to reduce uric acid level?

Accepted Answer

A waste of time: For the 10,000th time, diet has virtually no effect on serum uric acid levels. If you do not have gout or kidney stones, do nothing. If you do have one or both then you need to be on allopurinol to normalize your serum uric acid.

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