Does Marilyn Farms have any recommendations for an herbal or nutritional treatment for gout?
Gout is usually caused by buildup of uric acid crystals, which is irritating to joints. Uric acid comes from the breakdown of chemicals called purines, which are necessary for life, but can build up and cause problems if the by-products of their breakdown are not effectively removed from your body (via urine). B vitamins are important for production of the enzymes which help to break down uric acid. Folate, a form of B-vitamin, has been recommended as a preventive treatment for gout because it may help prevent purine build up. Vitamin C has been shown to increase urinary excretion of uric acid. Evening primrose oil is rich in Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties that may improve joint health. Since purines are broken down in the body into uric acid, it may also be helpful to avoid foods that are high in purines, such as organ meats, red meat, sardines, anchovies, gravies, some beans, beer, and wine. It is also important to drink plenty o
