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.
High uric acid levels in the body can result in a painful condition known as gout. High uric acid levels can cause much difficulty and a medical complication known as gout which involves pain in joints. A build up of uric acid is often attributed to a diet high in purines. Shellfish such as crab, lobster, and shrimp, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring, halibut and salmon are some seafood that contains high purine levels. 2  Vegetables-Although certain vegetables are high in purines, they are not as high as in organ meats and seafood.