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Those green stalks in your refrigerator can do a lot more than hold peanut butter! Components of celery can actually help treat gout.

What makes tart cherry extract such an effective nutrient for the relief of gout? For one, tart cherries contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins, which give cherries their distinctive red color. Tart cherries are actually one of the richest sources of anthocyanins 1 and 2, which help block pro-inflammatory COX-1 and COX-2. 

If you have gout, you either produce too much uric acid or you are unable to excrete normal amounts. This excess acid combines with minerals to form crystals that are deposited in the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and intense pain.

Given the range of side effects associated with gout medications, many people prefer to treat gout naturally. Here are some of my top recommendations.

Because many the causes of gout are related to lifestyle, natural therapies for gout are often effective.

Several drugs are available for treating gout and alleviating gout symptoms, but all of them have side effects. Natural prevention and treatment measures are the way to go when it comes to alleviating gout and gout symptoms.

In addition to controlling gout through natural treatments, you can also take steps to prevent a gout attack. Here are some recommendations.