Gout Diet and Remedies

That Work


Gout is a chronic disease characterized by excessive levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia), and as you know it can cause excruciating pain.

More than that, left untreated gout can cause serious complications, the acid crystals becoming increasingly harsh with deposits formed on the skin surrounded by inflammatory cells.

As the disease progresses, these accumulate, attacking joints and causing destruction of cartilage and bone. At this stage you tend to feel pain in joints and kidneys with each movement. And without treatment the disease could lead eventually to kidney failure.

To avoid these serious problems it's essential to treat gout at an early stage.

To begin with do not ignore the importance of regular coffee in your diet. According to a study by a group of researchers at Harvard University, those who drink large quantities of coffee are less likely to have gout than nondrinkers. The risk of gout was 40% lower among those who drank 4 to 5 cups of coffee per day.

However, this does not mean you that if you have gout you should drink coffee to excess - this can cause health problems. On a more positive note, many medical studies show that fruits and vegetables have preventive properties against the formation of gout and its symptoms.

Among foods strongly discouraged: alcoholic beverages; Crustaceans , herring, trout and all fish fat, sardines, mackerel, fish soup, canned, red and fatty meats, mushrooms, wholemeal bread, yeast and milk.