The corpus luteum secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone, preparing the body for the possibility of conception. If conception does not take place, the corpus luteum diminishes, leading to a drop in progesterone and estrogen. This drop leads to menstruation, and the reproductive cycle starts over again.
Corn, lentils, winter squash and olives are all vegetables that are high in acid. For example, corn has a pH of 5.2, while lentils and olives have pH levels of 6.3 and 6, respectively. They still have fiber and other nutrients, but they are not good choices if you are trying to lower the levels of acid in your body.
1 Dehydration -- When your body is dehydrated, the amount of uric acid in your body rises, and your kidneys' ability to get rid of extra uric acid decreases. 2  So when your body doesn't have enough water, you can be more likely to get a gout attack. Foods -- Foods that are high in a substance called purines can raise the uric acid level in your blood. 2  This includes organ meats like liver; seafood like sardines, anchovies, mussels, and salmon; and even some vegetables such as spinach.