Protocol · Rheumatological/Metabolic Disorders
Gout Support Protocol
Vitamin C and Tart Cherry are the core of this stack, with 3 supporting supplements. Each row gives the amount the protocol lists and the grade our evidence database holds for that supplement in Gout Support.
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The stack
5 supplements · 1 graded · 1 confirmed study
| Grade | Supplement | Amount listed | Why it’s in the stack | Evidence on file | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary stackThe core of this protocol | |||||
| Vitamin C | Amount listed: 500–1,500 mg daily | Increases uric acid excretion; may modestly lower serum uric acid levels
| Not graded yet | ||
| Tart Cherry | Amount listed: 8–16 oz tart cherry juice or 480 mg cherry extract daily | Contains anthocyanins with anti-inflammatory effects; may reduce gout attacks
| Grade D for Gout Symptoms1 study · 50 people | ||
Confirmed studies for Tart Cherry (titles as PubMed lists them) | |||||
| Supporting stackListed as additions to the core | |||||
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Amount listed: 2–3 g EPA+DHA daily | Anti-inflammatory; may help reduce inflammation during gout flares
| Not graded yet | ||
| Quercetin | Amount listed: 500 mg twice daily | May inhibit xanthine oxidase; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory | Not graded yet | ||
| Celery Seed Extract | Amount listed: 75–150 mg extract twice daily | Traditional use for gout; may have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects | Not graded yet | ||
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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Gout. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.
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- Grade D
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How this protocol works
In plain language
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by high uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia), which leads to crystal deposits in joints. It typically causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, and redness.
SYMPTOMS OF GOUT ATTACK:
- Sudden, intense joint pain (often at night)
- Most commonly affects big toe (podagra)
- Red, swollen, warm joint
- Extreme tenderness
- Limited range of motion
CAUSES:
- Overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid
- High-purine diet (red meat, organ meats, shellfish)
- Alcohol (especially beer)
- Sugary drinks (fructose)
- Certain medications (diuretics)
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
CRITICAL: Gout requires medical management. This protocol is SUPPORTIVE ONLY.
MEDICAL TREATMENTS:
- Acute flare: NSAIDs, colchicine, or corticosteroids
- Urate-lowering therapy: Allopurinol, febuxostat (if frequent attacks)
- Target uric acid: <6 mg/dL for most; <5 mg/dL if tophi
DIETARY MODIFICATIONS:
- Limit high-purine foods (organ meats, red meat, shellfish)
- Avoid alcohol, especially beer
- Limit fructose-sweetened beverages
- Stay well hydrated
- Low-fat dairy may help
- Coffee may be protective
- Maintain healthy weight
LIFESTYLE:
- Weight loss if overweight (gradually, not crash dieting)
- Stay hydrated
- Regular exercise
Vitamin C* may modestly lower uric acid.
Tart cherry* has anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce attacks.
Diet and lifestyle* changes are very important.
Expected timeline: Acute attacks resolve in 3-10 days with treatment. Supplements may help prevent attacks with consistent long-term use.