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Vitamin C for Gout Treatment
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[size=4][b]Uric Acid Stone Causes - Vitamin C for Gout Treatment - Just How Easy is It to Get the Required Daily Amount from Food?[/b][/size][hr]An earlier article I quoted examples of studies that have shown Vitamin C can reduce uric acid (UA) levels, the objective of all gout treatments whether by pharmaceuticals or natural remedies. The usual uric acid level target is 6mg/dL in men, slightly less in women. This is the level below which the trouble-causing MSU crystals, formed mainly from uric acid, may dissolve and thus alleviate or cure gout. However, there are no ironclad guarantees this will happen at that uric acid level.

[b] Fruits amount of vitamin C, if one whole fruit, or other amount, is the serving size: 1 papaya 188mg; 1 orange 70 mg; 1 red chili pepper 65 mg; and the juice from 1 orange 43 mg; 100 grams limes 29 mg. [/b] We have actually followed a certain pattern while writing on Cure Gout. We have used simple words and sentences to facilitate easy understanding for the reader.

[b] A few words about strawberries [/b] Berries are excellent foods for a gout diet, principally because of their flavonoid anthocyanidins. (It is the anthocyanidins in cherries which are believed to have positive effects on lowering uric acid levels). These act as antioxidants thus boosting general health which is so important for gout sufferers. But among the anthocyanidin berries, strawberries stand out as the highest in Vitamin C. Smile

[size=large][b]Just Add Up from the Following List to Get 500 Mg Daily[/b][/size][hr]Source figures are taken from the USDA's (United States Department of Agriculture) National Nutrient database release SR It is accessible online - search "National Nutrient database." Penetration into the world of Reduce Uric Acid proved to be our idea in this article. Read the article and see if we have succeeded in this or not!

[b] To standardize and simplify this list [/b] Serving size is 1 cup unless stated; raw foods only (except peas); foods with added Vitamin C excluded; doesn't account for different varieties, country or region of origin; climate when produced and other variables; figures rounded to whole numbers. It is, if you like, the big picture. Vitamin C amounts are in mg.

[list][*]The most recent of these studies suggested that 500 mg of Vitamin C daily could bring about a uric acid level reduction of about 10%.[*]This is unlikely to be enough to bring UA levels down to the required target, but helpful.[*]This amount of Vitamin C is easily purchased as a dietary supplement.[*]Without question Vitamin C is the world's best known and most widely available vitamin.[*]It's also one of the cheapest.[*]We consider that we have only touched the perimeter of information available on Lowering Uric Acid.[*]There is still a lot more to be learnt! Smile[/list]

It's hard to summarise a daily diet for all the tastes of people who read this article. But the easiest (no cooking time) and probably the most popular way to reach 500 mg daily - drink plenty of orange juice. Or, putting it simply, and you've heard this before, eat these fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you may not have been interested in this passage on Excess Uric Acid. In that case, please don't spread this feedback around! :o.

[size=large][b]Strawberries Should be Considered Very Carefully by Gout Sufferers[/b][/size][hr]The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707- stated that a diet of only strawberries had cured his gout. His linkage of vitamin C and gout website extra weight from the fact that Linnaeus was a botanist. He probably knew a lot about strawberries.

[list][*]The convention wisdom is that vitamins are best obtained from natural sources,that is from fresh foods.[*]So how easy is it to eat or drink at least 500 mg of Vitamin C daily?[*]Perfection has been achieved in this article on Purine Gout Diet.[*]There is hardly any matter left from this article that is worth mentioning.Perfection has been achieved in this article on Purine Gout Diet.[*]There is hardly any matter left from this article that is worth mentioning.[/list]

[size=large][b]Uric Acid is a Major Body Antioxidant and Antioxidants Quell Free Radicals[/b][/size][hr]Excessive uric acid is produced because of free radical production. i.e the body deals with free radicals by creating excess uric acid. Therefore provide the body with more antioxidants so that it doesn't need to create excess uric acid.

[b] red peppers 190mg; orange juice 124 mg; green peppers 120 mg; strawberries 106 mg; orange 96 mg; grapefruit juice 94 mg; kale 80 mg; broccoli 79mg; pineapple 74 mg; kiwi fruit 71 mg; lemon juice 61 mg; cantaloupe melon 59 mg; mango 57 mg; cauliflower 46 mg; red cabbage 40 mg; roasted chestnuts (European ) 37 mg; peas (frozen) 35 mg; raspberries 32 mg; lemon 31 mg; honeydew melon 31 mg; blackberries 30 mg; cabbage 26 mg; watermelon (one wedge ) 23 mg; tomatoes 23 mg. [/b] Since the potato is so popular, note one baked potato 202 grams size: 19 mg. Wink

[size=large][b]The Late Dr[/b][/size][hr]Robert Atkins (the Atkins Diet) also believed Vitamin C is helpful osteoarthritis treatment. It was one of the vitamins in his anti gout formula, as explained in "Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution" (Simon & Schuster Inc., . He included it because of a cause of gout theory that runs on these lines...

[size=large][b]This is Not the Usually Explained Purine Theory[/b][/size][hr]However it should be noted that not all gout sufferers have excessive uric acid in their bodies but most do. If you have gout and excess uric acid, the important thing is to try to reduce it. If there is the slightest possibility of you not getting to understand the matter that is written here on Natural Remedies Gout, we have some advice to be given. Use a dictionary!

[size=large][b]But Do Not Follow a Strawberries Only Diet[/b][/size][hr]This is a crash diet which is not a good idea since crash diets can trigger gout, and may worsen it. But if you suffer from gout strawberries are an excellent addition to your gout diet plan, because of their anthocyanidins, (the dominant one is pelargonidin), and their Vitamin C. Was it this combination that cured Linnaeus' gout? Perhaps it was. Wink

Quote:[list][*]And here are a couple of surprises.[*]Two spices or condiments that are high in vitamin C and not often mentioned: paprika 100 grams (71mg); prepared horseradish 100 grams (25mg).[/list]

[list][*]Gout is an extremely painful disease and can cause immense discomfort apart from complications like kidney stones and the like.[*]Unfortunately, there is no established cure for gout.[*]The best means of thwarting gout attacks is prevention.[*]These insidious attacks occur when you will be least expecting it, sometimes while you are asleep.[/list]

[size=large][b]Gout Attacks Typically Set in Between Midnight and 2 a.M[/b][/size][hr]And are more frequent during the spring. The initial attacks may wane automatically within a few days even without treatment, as the crystals become encrusted by certain proteins that prevent their recognition by the immune system as non-self particles. However, gout may resurface even after years, and in due course of time the frequency of the attacks gradually increases. Ultimately, the problem becomes a persistent one and in chronic cases, can cause permanent distortion of the affected joints. We have included the history of Kidney Stones here so that you will learn more about its history. It is only through it's history can you learn more about Kidney Stones.

[size=large][b]Purine is a Normal Constituent of the Human Diet[/b][/size][hr]It is metabolized within the body to produce uric acid, which then reacts with the sodium ions present in the system to give mono-sodium urate (MSU). The production of MSU rises with the internal pH of the body. At the biological pH, the MSU exists in the form of insoluble crystals that deposit on the joints of the body. The bodys defense mechanism recognizes these accumulated crystals as foreign invasions and combats them with white blood cells called neutrophils. As a result of this immunologic reaction, sudden inflammation and rubor of the skin develops, along with heat production and tenderness of the affected regions. This is accompanied by excruciating pain as the bodys defense mechanism fights the invading MSU crystals. The symptoms include malaise, fever, chills, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Big Grin.

The most commonly afflicted areas of gout include the big toes and the joints in feet, ankles, knees, hands, wrists, arms, elbows, and bursas, the ligaments and tendons around these joints; and, in extreme cases, shoulders, necks, hips and spine. Don't be surprised if you find anything unusual here about Uric Acid. There has been some interesting and unusual things here worth reading.

When a gout attack strikes it's usually excruciatingly painful, leaving most sufferers willing to do almost anything to make the pain go away. Because for some people, even when they do their best to eat the right diet, and take all of the other precautions that are suggested by medical professionals, an attack can occur. There are a few things you can do right away to stop your gout attack from getting worse, and you may even be able to lessen the pain and shorten the length of the attack. It all depends on what you do when it happens.

[list][*]One natural remedy that many sufferers rely on when they feel a gout attack coming is to take celery seed as a supplement.[*]This option should be discussed with your doctor, but taking the recommended amounts can help lessen the severity of your attack.[*]Not only that, it can also help reduce the inflammation of the joints and can calm and soothe muscles that may cramp.[*]The best time to start fighting a gout attack is when you first notice the warning signs that one may be about to flare.[*]You may not be able to put a stop to it completely, but there are some steps you can take to ease the pain and reduce the duration.[/list]

Another suggested natural remedy that can reduce your gout attack is to eat a lot of cherries. There are a number of suggested amounts, but eating a large handful of fresh cherries or drinking cherry juice when you feel that a gout attack is imminent can help cut the severity of your attack in half and lessen your pain. Some suggest eating a half a pound of them a day and others recommend a pound or more. That's a lot of cherries to eat, and will be hard if you don't like them, but you can think of them as a natural way to fight your attack. You can try cherry juice as a substitute, but make sure it is 100% real cherry juice. Some people with bad attacks have eaten or drunk the equivalent of two pounds when they fear an attack is near. Just be aware that too much fruit can play havoc with your digestion system, especially if you're not used to the large quantities. A rolling stone gathers no moss. So if I just go on writing, and you don't understand, then it is of no use of me writing about Gout! Whatever written should be understandable by the reader. Wink

These natural remedies don't work or your wish to take a two-pronged approach, you can fight the pain and inflammation associated with a gout attack by taking a high dose of an anti inflammatory medication otherwise known as NSAID. These can be taken up to four times a day, but bear in mind that this may not be work for everyone. When you want to take this approach, talk with your doctor about the amount you should take, when you should take it, and how often. While NSAID's can help with inflammation and pain, you do want to be sure you are not taking too much or that you are simply not taking enough. It is with much interest that we got about to write on Uric Acid Levels. So we do hope that you too read this article with the same, if not more interest!
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