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Currants in gout: can or not, benefit or harm?
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Gout is a rather complicated and serious disease. The first and main symptom of this disease is very strong pain in the area of the big toe. In addition, the joint becomes red, inflamed, increases to such a size that it becomes very difficult to walk in shoes. After some time, the pain goes away, but not for long. Gout occurs less often in women than in men, especially if the latter are already in their fifties. Gout develops in those who often abuse alcohol, eat meat products, are overcooled or lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Currants for gout help to avoid many troubles, as do some other berries (grapes, rose hips, gooseberries, honeysuckle, strawberries). Thanks to the special substances that are part of currants, they help prevent the accumulation of uric acid in tissues and joints. How much currant berries should you eat for gout? It is best to eat a large amount. If the currant season has not yet begun, you can use the juice from these berries. Thanks to this, you can reduce the frequency and severity of gout attacks.
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