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Currant with gout: is it possible or not, good or bad?
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Gout is a complex and serious disease. The first and main symptom of this disease is a very strong pain in the area of the big toe. In addition, the joint becomes red, inflames, increases to such a size that walking in shoes becomes very difficult. After some time the pains pass, but not for long. Gout rarely comes to women than to men, especially if the latter have already exchanged the fifth decade. Gout develops in those who often abuse alcohol, eat meat products, overcools or leads a sedentary lifestyle.
Currant with gout helps to avoid many troubles, like some other berries (grapes, dogrose, gooseberry, honeysuckle, strawberry). Thanks to the special substances that are part of the currant helps prevent the accumulation of uric acid in the tissues and joints. How many currant berries are there in gout? It is best to eat a large amount. If the currant season has not started, you can use the juice from these berries. Thanks to this you can reduce the frequency and strength of gout attacks.
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