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by Richard Bond, Ric

When high levels of uric acid crystals form in joints and tissue it causes pain and inflammation, this type of inflammatory arthritis is called gout. This formation of uric acid in the joints happens either because too much uric acid is being produced or the body is not eliminating it properly. The symptoms of gout are a sudden, red, hot, extremely intense, painful swelling of a joint which is very sore when touched; typically gout affects the big toe joint. Sometimes a slight fever will accompany the symptoms of gout.
Dietary changes can help ease gout; purines raise uric acid levels in the body and increase the risk of gout, by cutting down on foods that are high in purines such as shellfish, mincemeat, anchovies, offal, game, oily fish, meats, game, partridge, fish roe, asparagus, spinach, goose and yeast extracts. Avoiding alcohol (especially beer) and the refined sugars, sucrose and fructose will also help with gout. A vegetarian style diet which is high in fibre, vegetables and fruit especially the dark blue-red pigment fruits such as cherries, blackberries, grapes and bilberries which have a high level of the antioxidant anthocyanidins will help ease the symptoms of gout.
The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Gout.
Bromelain
Extracts of devil's claw
Folic acid
Vitamin C
Important notes
&bull Any person suffering from a condition which needs medical attention should consult a qualified medical practitioner.
&bull Any person who has symptoms that are causing concern should consult a qualified medical practitioner.
&bull Always consult with a qualified medical practitioner before taking any supplements.
&bull Always consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing your diet.
&bull Please seek professional advice from a qualified medical practitioner before giving supplements to children.
&bull If you are on medication, please consult your doctor or a pharmacist before taking any supplements.
&bull If you are going to have a medical operation, please tell your doctor that you are taking supplements if this is the case.
&bull If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take supplements unless advised otherwise by a qualified doctor or nutritional therapist.

Each of us needs the proper nutrients to attain and maintain optimum health, but sometimes the nutrients we need are not a part of our daily diet. Therefore, that explains why more than 187 million people in 2005 bought vitamins or dietary supplements to provide the necessary nutrients to their daily diet.

Proper nutrients through diet and vitamin supplements help to build a strong immunity system and thus less illness. In contrast, people with low immunity levels tend to contract many illnesses and often suffer for a longer duration than healthy individuals.

In November 2005, the DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) found in a study that seniors live longer and more independent lives when taking vitamin supplements. In addition, further evidence of dietary supplements are acknowledged by the DSIB (Dietary Supplement Information Bureau) who also reported that vitamin supplements help people live longer, healthier lives.

As healthcare costs and health insurance skyrocket, preventive self-care seems to be more widely accepted. Many individuals can benefit from the use of dietary supplements and vitamins. Vitamins can help reduce healthcare costs by billions of dollars. Better health is attained and maintained by dietary supplements thus less illness.

The following dietary supplements may be of value to the immune system:

?Vitamin C provides antioxidant to cells, and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer.

?Vitamin E may reduce free radical damage and cut the risk of diabetes, and cancer.

?Vitamin A helps support mucous membranes, and the skin.

?Selenium may help protect against prostate cancer and is known as an anti-aging nutrient.

?Coenzyme Q10 may help generate energy for metabolism.

?Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart and the nervous system.

Remember, you still have to eat healthy. Get as many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids in your diet as possible. In addition, you can also consider taking a dietary supplement to make-up for what is lacking. Taking dietary supplements is a good way to make sure that you get all the nutrients that you may need.

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