CindyLouWho wrote:
Linda,
Gout is a disease that affects your metabolism due to excessive amounts of iruc acid in the blood and uric acid deposits that have crystallized in the joints. The kidneys filter uric acid in our bodies and uric acid is a by-product of protein.
If it were me, I would approach it in the following manner:
*it is VERY important to alkalize the diet,
*greatly reducing amount of animal protein consumed.
*avoid soda altogether
*make sure LOTS of pure drinking water is consumed to flush metabolic waste from the body
*increase following foods in diet: complex carb intake like fresh fruits, dark green veggies & other alkaline-forming foods
Supplements that I've seen help my clients with gout, including my dd's boyfriend have been:
Alfalfa, Devil's Claw, Joint Support, KB-C (a kidney combination) and PDA, which helps break down proteins in the blood and gut.
I do not eat meat, an egg once in a while. I eat veggies , some fruit.