Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Updated : December 6, 2025 5:26 PM IST
Uric acid is a waste product that is found in the blood, which is created when your body breaks down purines. It is a substance that is found in your body and in certain foods. Healthcare professionals suggest that a bit of uric acid in your bloodstream is normal but excess uric acid can cause a condition called gout. As the festival season kicks off, cases of high uric acid tend to spike for several reasons, especially during holidays.
One of the key factor why uric acid spikes after holidays is due to the laid back lifestyle we adopt for the festivities. This means consuming sugary drinks, high-purine foods, alcohol and low-movement. According to a metadata analysis by the National Institute of Health (NIH) some of the major reasons that cause high uric acid include eating high intake of red meat, seafood, alcohol, or fructose. Previous study backs that either sweet dietary patterns, sugar-containing carbonated beverages or fructose have a unique ability to drive uric acid up.
"Uric acid is usually considered high when it's over 7 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for men (and those who were male at birth) and over 6 mg/dL for women (and those who were female at birth). Low uric acid is defined as less than 2 mg/dL," Arthritis Foundation explains. Some people with high or low uric acid may not show any symptoms but when the levels are outside the normal range for an extended period may experience signs that is associated with certain health problems.
There are certain ways you can flush out uric acid from your system. Even prescribed medicine can play a major role in reducing urice acid after holidays, but experts recommend that for your overall wellbeing it is best to follow natural remedies. Here are some simple natural remedies that may help lower uric acid this festive season:
Diets, exercise and other lifestyle changes can play a vital role in lowering uric acid, but it is important to never replace medical treatments with the aforementioned tweaks. Always consult with your doctor if you experience unusual changes in your body before taking blunt action to help yourself.
