10 Foods That Help Gout
Helpful Gout Food #6: Cherries
A cherry is a stone fruit from the genus Prunus. Cherries consist of water, carbohydrates, and negligible amounts of protein and fat. They also provide moderate amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta carotene. Sour cherries have more nutrients compared to their sweet counterpart.
Cherries can be beneficial for individuals with gout as they contain anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory properties. In one small study, the participants took a tablespoon of cherry juice concentrate twice a day and experienced more than 50 percent reduction in gout attacks. From various research, it has been suggested that cherries can help reduce the levels of uric acid and decrease inflammation.
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