In one study, gouty rats treated with celery seed extract expe- rienced a 56% reduction of uric acid levels. In an earlier study, 70 rheumatic patients, including those with gout, received 75 mg of phthalides from celery seed twice/day for 3 weeks. Significant reductions were noted in pain scores, mobility, and quality of life.
Curcumin from Turmeric While studies have not specifically explored the role of curcum- in in the treatment of gout, researchers have examined its impact on its cousins, osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis (OA and RA). In multiple OA and RA studies, curcumin has proven to: 1. significantly reduce CRP levels and disease, pain, and swelling/tenderness scores
2. decrease patient use of NSAIDs/ painkillers 3. increase treadmill walking distance.
Diet to Reduce Gout Risk Most practitioners would agree that maintaining a low-purine, anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of gout flare-ups. A healthy gout diet requires these dietary modifications:
1. Eliminate/ Greatly Reduce Foods High In Purines/Saturated Fat: beef, pork, lamb, organ and game meats, and seafood; 2. Eliminate/Greatly Reduce Pro-Inflammatory Sugar, Gluten & Dairy 3. Eliminate Alcohol Intake 4. Consume: a. vegetable proteins b. complex carbohydrates c. eight-8oz glasses/day of high pH water d. nuts/nut butters e. eggs and egg whites f. coffee/tea
g. modest amounts of lower-purine foods (max 1 serving/day with 8 oz water) (e.g., cruciferous vegetables, beans/peas/lentils, mushrooms, oats/oatmeal).
For any gout patient who wishes to avoid prescription or OTC drugs, it makes sense to address the condition’s symptoms by follow- ing a gout-friendly diet and/or trying proven study- or testimonial- based natural remedies. Experimenting with various combinations may produce the best results.
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Submitted by Michael Dworkin, PD, CCN, a Registered Pharmacist and State Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CT Cert. No. 232), with J. Erika Dworkin, Certified Lifestyle Educator and Board Cert. Holistic Nutrition (Cand.). Owner of the Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe (860.646.8178, 378 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT, www.
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