10 Health Benefits of Cherries
Health Benefit Of Cherries #6: Decrease Gout Attacks
Approximately eight million adults or more in the United States suffer from gout. Gout is a condition where there is inflammatory arthritis with recurrent episodes of a tender, swollen, red, and warm joint. It mostly affects the joint at the base of the big toe.
The attacks occur when uric acid crystallizes in the joints. A study found that patients with gout who consume cherries for a mere two days have a 35 percent decreased risk of gout attacks compared to those who do not.
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