The Claim
In adults and elderly individuals, inadequate water intake (<1 liter per day) is associated with a 2.91-fold higher odds of hyperuricemia compared to adequate hydration (≥2 liters per day), independent of purine intake, age, sex, and education.
What the research says
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Adults and elderly people who drink less than 1 liter of water per day have 2.91 times higher odds of developing hyperuricemia than those who drink at least 2 liters per day, even when accounting for diet, age, sex, and education level.
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In adults and elderly individuals, inadequate water intake (<1 liter per day) is associated with a 2.91-fold higher odds of hyperuricemia compared to adequate hydration (≥2 liters per day), independent of purine intake, age, sex, and education.
When a person drinks very little water, the kidneys produce less urine, which makes it harder for the body to flush out uric acid. The urine becomes more concentrated and more acidic, causing uric acid to clump together instead of staying dissolved. This lets uric acid build up in the blood.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who drink less than one liter of water a day are almost three times more likely to have high uric acid levels than those who drink at least two liters, even if they eat the same high-purine foods — the study found this exact pattern.
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