Since gout is caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood, the first step to preventing its development is to correct those factors which give rise to high uric acid levels. Foods high in purines, which raise levels of uric acid, should be avoided. These include liver, tripe, shellfish and scallops, excessive amounts of red meat, and peas and beans. Obese people are more likely to develop gout, so weight loss is important as well. Alcohol intake, primarily beer, should also be reduced. In a study of 61 men with gout, about 40% of them drank more than a 12-pack of beer a day.

To help alleviate the pain of gout, there are many anti-inflammatory herbs that may be useful. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which is effective in easing stiffness and pain in the joints. Because improper digestion of protein in the body causes uric acid to build up, gout sufferers may find relief with Devil's Claw, a digestive stimulant and pain reliever, as well an an anti-inflammatory. Nettles has been shown in animal studies to increase uric acid secretion, thereby lowering the uric acid levels, and White Willow Bark which contains salicylates, the compound from which aspirin is made, has been proven to alleviate pain and inflammation. Dandelion has been shown to reduce high uric acid levels, as has Juniper, which promotes uric acid excretion.

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