Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Mystery of GOUT Revealed

Oct 14, 2023

10:21

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The podcast explores the causes of gout attacks and the limitations of medication. Natural remedies like celery seeds and tart cherries can help inhibit uric acid formation. Uric acid acts as a pro-oxidant in tissues, causing inflammation. Nitric oxide is beneficial for gout patients and can regulate the enzyme that makes uric acid. Potassium increases nitric oxide and plays a crucial role in managing gout. The podcast also discusses the correlation between gout, high blood pressure, and oxidative stress.

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Quick takeaways

Gout attacks are caused by uric acid crystal formation and can be inhibited naturally with remedies like celery seeds and tart cherries.

Nitric oxide plays a crucial role in reducing inflammation and gout symptoms, and can be increased through the consumption of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids.

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The mystery of the correlation between gout and high blood pressure

It is peculiar that 70% of people with gout also have high blood pressure. Despite uric acid being considered a powerful antioxidant, it is associated with both gout and high blood pressure. The main medication for gout, alopurinol, inhibits the formation of uric acid but has significant side effects. Natural remedies like celery seed and tart cherry can also inhibit the enzyme responsible for uric acid production. The high correlation between gout, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems remains a mystery. Uric acid acts as both an antioxidant and a pro-oxidant, inhibiting nitric oxide which is an important compound for reducing blood pressure and inflammation. Genetic weaknesses may underlie the inability to eliminate uric acid and produce enough nitric oxide.

Introduction

1min

Understanding the Enzyme Behind Gout and Its Paradoxes

3min

Understanding the Relationship Between Uric Acid, Nitric Oxide, and Gout

3min

The Connection Between Nitric Oxide and Gout Attacks

3min

Let’s talk about gout and gout prevention.

It’s been found that there is no correlation between levels of uric acid in the blood and gout attacks. But, we also know that the pain involved in gout attacks is due to uric acid crystal formation creating inflammation.

The main medication for gout works by inhibiting the formation of uric acid. However, it has serious potential side effects.

The top natural remedies for gout are celery seeds and tart cherries. Both of these can help inhibit the enzyme that makes uric acid in the body.

Other natural remedies to get rid of gout:

• Celery leaves

• Artichokes

• Sage

• Thyme

• Leafy greens

• Potassium

• Omega-3 fatty acids

While uric acid can be a beneficial antioxidant, some interesting data suggests that it becomes a pro-oxidant when it gets into the tissues. This makes sense because when it gets into the arteries, it can cause inflammation and lead to problems like high blood pressure—and when it gets into the joints, it can cause inflammation and lead to problems like gout.

Nitric oxide is beneficial for both the cardiovascular system and gout. Gout patients experience a lot of inflammation, free radical damage, and oxidative stress—and they need nitric oxide to help counter these things.

Nitric oxide can also help regulate the enzyme that makes uric acid and can suppress certain triggers of gout attacks.

Potassium is also important for gout patients because it increases nitric oxide in a potent way.

Ways to help prevent gout:

1. Increase your potassium intake

2. Decrease your sodium

3. Eat foods that increase nitric oxide (celery leaves, tart cherries, leafy greens)

4. Avoid fructose and sugar

5. Support your kidneys (Renafood)

DATA:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159...