Tart Cherry as a Natural Supplement to Support Gout Sufferers

 Tart cherry is a favorite among individuals who experience gout. It contains anthocyanins, a substance that gives cherries their color, which may help reduce uric acid levels in the body and minimize the chances of a gout attack. Anthocyanins also have anti-inflammatory properties that may help ease the discomfort of a flare-up.

Research

Traditional knowledge aside, there’s a solid body of research that provides evidence for the effectiveness of tart cherry in supporting people who experience gout.

• A 2012 study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology, studied the effect of cherry intake among 633 people who experience gout. The research revealed that participants who ate cherries for two days showed a 35% lower risk of gout flare-ups than participants who didn’t eat cherries.‡
• Another 2012 study published in the Journal of Arthritis investigated the effect of cherry juice concentrate. Researchers found that consuming cherry juice concentrate for four months among participants led to reduced acute gout flare-ups.‡
• In 2011 research published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal revealed that consuming 100% tart cherry juice may reduce serum uric acid levels, based on the effect on participants who drank 8 oz. of juice daily for four weeks.‡

Noting this body of research, and the ancient reputation as a natural supplement for gout support; tart cherry extract has been widely used in natural supplements and may be the additional key element for those who experience discomfort from gout. https://go-out.life/blogs/articles/natural-supplements-that-could-help-with-discomfort-linked-with-gout

Impact of Gout on Women

 Women with gout can suddenly find themselves unable to do the things they enjoy. In addition to the painful effects of the disease, they suffer from feelings of dissatisfaction and low self-esteem.

One of the Keele University and University of Oxford research participants named Georgina shared how gout took away the self-satisfaction she often gets from doing things herself.

"I’ve always been the type of person that I - I won’t ask anyone to do something because I’d rather do it myself," she said. She shared how frustrating it was to ask people to do things for her.

Researchers also found that gout had changed the women’s view of their identity, thinking themselves “mannish” for having the condition and having less desire to engage in activities and fashion perceived to be feminine.

“The actual term ‘gout’ was problematic for some women in our study, because of its impact on their identity. Some participants reported telling people they had arthritis rather than gout,” researchers said.

In the end, most participants did not have a good understanding of gout. Misinformation associated with the disease — such as the belief that it only happens to men — worsens this lack of awareness and knowledge.