As we all know, gout is caused by uric acid, and uric acid is a metabolite in our body, 20% of which is obtained from food, and the other 80% is produced by our internal metabolism. The uric acid in our body is mainly excreted through the intestines and kidneys. For normal healthy people, uric acid production and excretion are in a balanced state, so uric acid in blood is not high. However, if this stable state is broken, such as excessive uric acid production or reduced uric acid excretion, uric acid in the blood will rise and gout will be induced. Some patients know that they can take baking soda tablets to reduce uric acid. Can baking soda tablets reduce uric acid?

Can baking soda tablets, that is, sodium bicarbonate, reduce uric acid? Baking soda tablets can reduce uric acid to some extent, but it can reduce uric acid by alkalizing urine and promoting the dissolution of uric acid in urine. Xiaosu tablets can't interfere with the synthesis of uric acid, and taking baking soda for a long time will not only damage the stomach, but also increase the intake of sodium, which will easily lead to hypertension. Therefore, you still need to control uric acid through drugs, or choose two commonly used drugs to reduce uric acid, which is the correct drug to control uric acid.

Eating baking soda tablets can certainly reduce uric acid, but it is very harmful to the body. If you are not careful, it may cause severe damage to your stomach. It is best not to reduce uric acid by taking baking soda tablets.