Uric acid is a waste product of the body and will normally be filtered from the blood by the kidneys and pass out harmlessly in the urine. However if there is a high level in the blood the excess will be deposited around the joints of the body in the form of crystals. The main symptom of gout is the painful inflammation of the joint, commonly at the base of the big toe.
Gout is less common that arthritis but can be very painful and debilitating.
What you can do to help
Ensure that you get plenty of water to drink to help flush the toxins from the system and to encourage the action of the kidneys.
Avoid drinking alcohol completely. (see.. for tips)
Vitamin C at 4 g daily helps to reduce the blood levels of uric acid and helps to encourage urination.
Supplements of zinc (50 mg per day) and magnesium (300 mg per day) are considered to be useful. Magnesium in particular is responsible for normal hormonal activity which can help prevent attacks.
Note: These are best taken under medical supervision as the doses are high.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. This is to reduce the toxic load on the body as much as is possible.
Some individuals with mild lead poisoning, such as plumbers, can develop gout and may benefit from treatment designed to reduce their lead accumulation. High doses of vitamin C and zinc are useful, as is a diet high in fiber.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Gout
Uric acid is a waste product of the body and will normally be filtered from the blood by the kidneys and pass out harmlessly in the urine. However if there is a high level in the blood the excess will be deposited around the joints of the body in the form of crystals. The main symptom of gout is the painful inflammation of the joint, commonly at the base of the big toe.
Gout is less common that arthritis but can be very painful and debilitating.
What you can do to help
Ensure that you get plenty of water to drink to help flush the toxins from the system and to encourage the action of the kidneys.
Avoid drinking alcohol completely. (see.. for tips)
Vitamin C at 4 g daily helps to reduce the blood levels of uric acid and helps to encourage urination.
Supplements of zinc (50 mg per day) and magnesium (300 mg per day) are considered to be useful. Magnesium in particular is responsible for normal hormonal activity which can help prevent attacks.
Note: These are best taken under medical supervision as the doses are high.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. This is to reduce the toxic load on the body as much as is possible.
Some individuals with mild lead poisoning, such as plumbers, can develop gout and may benefit from treatment designed to reduce their lead accumulation. High doses of vitamin C and zinc are useful, as is a diet high in fiber.
Gout is less common that arthritis but can be very painful and debilitating.
What you can do to help
Ensure that you get plenty of water to drink to help flush the toxins from the system and to encourage the action of the kidneys.
Avoid drinking alcohol completely. (see.. for tips)
Vitamin C at 4 g daily helps to reduce the blood levels of uric acid and helps to encourage urination.
Supplements of zinc (50 mg per day) and magnesium (300 mg per day) are considered to be useful. Magnesium in particular is responsible for normal hormonal activity which can help prevent attacks.
Note: These are best taken under medical supervision as the doses are high.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. This is to reduce the toxic load on the body as much as is possible.
Some individuals with mild lead poisoning, such as plumbers, can develop gout and may benefit from treatment designed to reduce their lead accumulation. High doses of vitamin C and zinc are useful, as is a diet high in fiber.
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