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What Vitamins Should You Take for Gout?

Gout is a very painful condition that begins in the toes, heels or ankles. It can also manifest in the fingers and wrists. It is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream that can often go years between attacks. In order to prevent attacks of gout, add some vitamins to your diet that will help the body eliminate uric acid naturally.

  1. Vitamin C

    • Evidence based on studies published in the Arthritis and Rheumatology journal in June 2005 revealed that gout sufferers who took 500 milligrams of vitamin C a day were able to lower the amount of uric acid in the bloodstream, lessening pain flareups and their severity.

    Folic Acid

    • Another vitamin said to help relieve gout is folic acid. While no conclusive studies definitely link the vitamin with gout relief, many patients and professionals believe folic acid helps the body produce fewer enzymes that make up uric acid. More studies are needed to make the claims definitive.

    Bromelain

    • Bromelain is a vitamin that assists the body in blocking inflammation. Because gout is a result of swollen joints, this vitamin can help relieve the symptoms. It is not able to attacks the causes of the condition. Patients can take supplements or eat pineapple, a natural source of bromelain.

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