Prior studies suggest that cherry products have urate-lowering effects and anti-inflammatory properties, with the potential to reduce gout pain.
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts studied the relationship between cherry intake and the risk of recurrent gout attacks among people with gout. Continue reading Eating cherries to lower the risk of gout attacks
Laboratory studies have identified two dairy fractions, glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600), with anti-inflammatory effects in models of acute gout.
Researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, tested the concept in humans. Continue reading Enriched skim milk powder to prevent gout flares
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine examined the relationship and reported a “modest” increase in risk. Continue reading Fructose-rich beverages and the risk of gout
That’s the finding by researchers from Boston University School of Medicine reported during the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. Continue reading Drinking water lowers the risk of gout attacks
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. Continue reading Key points about commonly used herbals
 Several studies show that higher vitamin C intake reduces uric acid blood levels.
Researchers from British Columbia and Boston studied the link between vitamin C and the risk of actually getting gout. Continue reading Might vitamin C prevent gout?
Contrary to popular thinking, drinking more coffee appears to lower the risk. Continue reading Coffee and the risk of gout
With so many people traveling to China, it’s worthwhile to report drug warnings by the Hong Kong Department of Health. Earlier this week (see “News Bulletin” and click the August 3rd report), the public was advised not to buy or take a Chinese herbal preparation called as Beijing Jiannan Zhongyi Hospital Zhongyao Pei Fang Ke Li.
Continue reading Warning: Avoid Beijing Jiannan Zhongyi Hospital Zhongyao Pei Fang Ke Li