Tart Cherries and Gout

The searing pain of a gout attack affects thousands of Americans every year. Gout attacks, a result of excessive uric acid in the body, cause excruciating pain in joints such as the big toe. Unfortunately, like arthritis, gout is not a disease that can be simply cured by medication. The keys to managing gout and reducing the painful symptoms are a healthy diet and exercise. That’s where Cherry Bay Orchards and our large selection of tart cherry products come in.

Incorporating tart cherries into a balanced diet may offer hope for many people who suffer from gout. Not only versatile and tasty in recipes, research is also being conducted to see if the compounds that occur naturally in tart cherries can lower the amount of uric acid in the body.

Do Cherries Help Fight Gout?

Anthocyanins, compounds also found in anti-inflammation medications sold over-the-counter, may appear naturally in cherries. These compounds also give cherries their appealing red color. Researchers are investigating the link between anthocyanins and their role in inhibiting enzymes that assist in creating uric acid.

For many, gout prevention is just as important as treating gout. Adding dark fruits to their diets, and drinking more water while reducing alcohol and meat intake, may help those at risk to potentially prevent gout attacks in the future. You know what your mother used to say—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. By adding these nutritious foods to your diet, you may potentially reduce your chances of suffering from unpleasant gout attacks.

Tart Cherry Products from Cherry Bay Orchards

Cherry Bay Orchards offers multiple products that may help gout sufferers add cherries to their daily diet. Our cherry concentrate, available in bottle or single-serving pouch form, is a quick and easy way to incorporate cherries into your daily life. Our 16 ounce cherry concentrate bottle is easy to handle and contains 1,000 tart cherries. The single serving pouch, convenient for snacks and busy schedules, contains a full serving of fruit in a 1 ounce, pre-measured package. With benefits like these, it is no wonder why many people choose to drink cherry concentrate.

Here at Cherry Bay Orchards, we believe that our cherry products are an all-natural (and delicious) addition to any diet. Our cherries are of the highest quality, grown on GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certified farms, and produced in HACCP certified facilities. We raise our cherries carefully, to ensure exceptional quality and taste for our customers. Try our cherry products today, and enjoy a better tomorrow.