Quercetin has the ability to limit uric acid production, but rarely recognized as a natural treatment for gout. This unique compound is not hard to find. It is present in several plant-based foods and available in supplement form. This post reveals the benefits of quercetin for gout and how to […]
Allopurinol is usually the go-to prescription for chronic gout. It works by reducing the activity of xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that turns purines into uric acid. While a pill is certainly more potent in reducing uric acid, some herbs have similar abilities. This post features eight herbs that make effective […]
Health professionals seldom include MSG on their list of foods to avoid for gout. It is considered safe if consumed in small amounts. The issue is that this controversial ingredient is used and disguised in so many popular food products. This post reveals how MSG hidden in food causes sneaky […]
Fructose has been known to raise uric acid levels since 1967. As obesity and diabetes among Americans soared in the 1990s, experts pointed out high fructose corn syrup consumption as a major contributing factor. Shortly after, gout cases rose which lead to studies linking fructose to hyperuricemia and gout. Continue reading to […]
It’s simple enough. Take a turmeric supplement to get the recommended daily amount. Go buy a bottle to add to the growing collection of gout-fighting supplements. Squeeze it in the drawer with the tart cherry extract, resveratrol, quercetin, glucosamine, liver detox, kidney cleanse, and that uric acid lowering formula with […]
For mindful gout sufferers, discovering natural remedies to lessen the frequency and intensity of a flare up is an on going quest. Some remedies work better for certain people just because we are all different. Fruits and vegetables are typically added to diets to lower the risk of gout. However, […]
During the peek of a full-blown gout attack, it’s highly unlikely anyone can stand, let alone cook. If you could, then you have super hero level pain tolerance, or on some wonderful painkillers. Nevertheless, these five recipes of gout friendly meals are for the gout sufferers willing to change their crappy diets. […]
When tenderizer powder remains on meat for too long, it turns into mush. The main ingredient responsible for this process is bromelain. Similar to digestion, it softens meat by splitting up their protein bonds. If this is true, bromelain may also be a gout-fighting enzyme that helps break up purines found in […]