Gout (Metabolic Arthritis) occurs when the body does not produce enough uric acid.
Because of this, the uric acid begins to collect, and then crystallize in their
blood and tissues. When it crystallizes, it becomes sharp and pokes into joints,
causing severe pain and inflammation.

Symptoms of Gout

The symptoms of gout are:

  • Sudden burning pain
  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Stiffness
  • Low-grade fever

Gout usually affects the big toe, but can affect other areas such as:

  • Ankle
  • Heel
  • Instep
  • Knee
  • Wrist
  • Elbow
  • Fingers
  • Spine

Foods To Eat When Having a Gout Attack

During gout attacks, eat only the following:

  • Nuts
  • Raw fruits and vegetables (particularly cherries and strawberries)
  • Seeds

Foods to Avoid

Anyone having a Gout attack should avoid the following:

  • Alcohol
  • Anchovies
  • Baker’s yeast
  • Brewer’s yeast
  • Game meat
  • Herring
  • High doses of Molybdenum (1,000 mg or more)
  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Mackerel
  • Organ meats
  • Red meat
  • Sardines
  • Shellfish
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Supplements that treat Gout

There is no cure to Gout. If you have Gout, you MUST see a doctor as leaving it go untreated can
lead to serious problems.

The following supplements can treat the symptoms of Gout:

Supplement Dosage Precautions
Alpha-Lipolic Acid 200 mg once a day Will improve blood sugar levels.
Baikal Skullcap 3 capsules once a day May cause low blood sugar levels.
Bilberry 60 mg once a day
Carnitine 1,000 mg once a day.
Celery Seed Extract 450 mg once a day
Chamomile 3 capsules or 3 cups of tea daily Do not take if you are allergic to other plants of the Asteracea family (such as
ragweed,aster,and chrysanthemums).
Chromium 400 to 1,000 mcg once a day Combining with the protein picolinate allows your body to absorb chromium more effectively.
However, some chromium picolinate supplements contain more chromium than necessary.
Ask your doctor for a recommendation on chromium consumption.
Coenzyme Q10 100 to 400 mg once a day May reduce the effects of blood thinners. May cause diarrhea in dosages over 100mg.
EPA/DHA (fish oil) 1,000 to 3,000 mg once a day Make sure to choose the source with Vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
Grape Seed Extract 300 to 900 mg once a day
Milk Thistle 300 mg once a day Reduces efficiency of certain blood pressure medication.
Quercetin 500 mg a day
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 5 to 10 mg twice a day. Use caution as high doses can deplete your body of other vitamins in the B complex.
Vitamin E 400 IU once a day Take mixed tocopherols, which is the more active type of Vitamin E. If you are taking
a blood thinner, consult your doctor first.
Yarrow 3 capsules daily