Natural supplements are often explored as alternatives or complements to conventional gout treatments. Here's an overview of some that have shown promise:

1. Cherry and Cherry Extract:

   • Several studies have suggested that cherries can help lower uric acid levels and reduce the frequency of gout attacks¹².
   • Both whole cherries and cherry extract supplements are utilized by gout patients³.

2. Quercetin:

   • Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, has exhibited potential benefits for managing hyperuricemia and gout⁴. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which are helpful in reducing gout symptoms⁵.

3. Vitamin C:

   • Higher intake of Vitamin C is associated with a lower risk of developing gout. It can reduce serum uric acid levels by enhancing the renal excretion of uric acid⁶.

4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

   • Omega-3 supplements might help decrease the frequency of gout flares due to their anti-inflammatory properties. However, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness⁷.

5. Herbal Medicines:

   • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often uses various herbal formulas to treat gout. Studies have shown potential benefits of external-use herbal medicines in reducing pain and inflammation during acute gouty arthritis⁸⁹.

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Footnotes

1. Pei-En Chen, Effectiveness of Cherries in Reducing Uric Acid and Gout: A Systematic Review. ↩

2. Samuel M. Silvestre, Natural Products as a Source for New Leads in Gout Treatment. ↩

3. Jasvinder A. Singh, An Internet Survey of Common Treatments used by Patients with Gout Including Cherry extract and Juice and other dietary supplements. ↩

4. Thanutchaporn Nutmakul, A review on benefits of quercetin in hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis. ↩

5. Ibid. ↩

6. Hyon K. Choi, Vitamin C Intake and the Risk of Gout in Men – A Prospective Study. ↩

7. Lisa K. Stamp, Effect of omega-three supplementation on serum urate and gout flares in people with gout; a pilot randomized trial. ↩

8. Su Hyeon Choi, Herbal medicine for external use in acute gouty arthritis: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis. ↩

9. Xiansu Chi, Chinese herbal medicine for gout: a review of the clinical evidence and pharmacological mechanisms. ↩