What foods will prevent a gout attack and what foods will counteract one?
It is well known that gout can be helped with cherry juice and cherries. The reason that cherry juice and cherries help prevent and reduce symptoms of gout is because cherries contain flavonoids which help reduce high uric acid levels. High uric acid levels may lead to the development of gout. In addition, when uric acid crystals start to accumulate in the joint, flavonoids prevent substances which cause inflammation from entering the joint. People have been reporting the beneficial effects of cherries and cherry juice as a natural gout cure. You can use canned cherries or fresh cherries and it does not matter if you use sour or sweet cherries. All cherries have been reported to be a natural gout cure. The amount of cherries to eat a day is between ten cherries and up to one half pound. Some people also found taking cherry juice concentrate (1 tablespoon per day) can help cure gout. Natural home remedies to cure gout * Alfalfa is a good source of minerals and other nutrients that help
