Health News Desk: The condition of increased amount of uric acid in the body is called hyperuricemia. Due to increase in uric acid, there is severe pain in the joints of the body. The pain in the knees increases so much that even getting up and sitting becomes difficult. In such a situation, people suffering from this problem should consume those foods which contain vitamins, minerals and proteins in abundance. In such a situation, you can control uric acid through papaya also. Papayas are rich in Vitamin C, so they help reduce high levels of uric acid naturally. Most studies show that taking 500 mg of vitamin C daily can help people manage gout pain.
How does raw papaya control uric acid?
Raw papaya contains properties like Vitamin C, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. The fiber present in papaya helps uric acid patients get relief from joint pain. Raw papaya is also called a natural painkiller. Because the enzyme papain is present in it, it increases the production of proteins called cytokines in the body.
Consume papaya like this:
To control the amount of uric acid in the body, you can consume papaya in different ways. You can also make juice and decoction of raw papaya and drink it. The decoction of raw papaya is very beneficial for health. To make the decoction, boil 2 liters of water. Then cut a raw papaya into small pieces and take out the seeds from inside it. Put these pieces in boiling water and boil for about 5 minutes. Then add 2 spoons of green tea in this water and boil it. Consuming this decoction 3 to 4 times a day can prove beneficial. This will control the amount of uric acid in your body.
