Black cherry juice contains antioxidants which promote joint health, improve blood circulation and decrease inflammation of the joints. Gout is the painful inflammation of the foot and/or big toe caused by a build up of uric acid levels, and is regarded as one of the most painful forms of arthritis. A recent study performed by the University of California Davis found that consuming one serving of cherries daily reduced uric acid levels by as much as 15 percent. The University ranks black cherry juice as the fifth healthiest beverage according to its antioxidant levels.
Purchase a high quality black cherry juice from your local supermarket or health food store. You can also try black cherry juice concentrate if you prefer to take smaller doses. The concentrate formula is also less expensive and will go farther, but it is intensely sweet.
Combine two tablespoons of black cherry juice concentrate with one cup of water and drink twice per day, or drink one cup of the regular juice twice per day. You can also take two tablespoons of the concentrate plain twice per day, similar to cough syrup.
Mix black cherry juice or the concentrated formula with plain organic yogurt, add to smoothies or try as a syrup over frozen yogurt. As long as you consume the substance in some form every day, combined with a healthy overall diet, your gout will improve.
Continue the daily black cherry juice regimen until the gout symptoms subside, and then you may lower the dosage. Some patients report keeping gout at bay by taking no more than a tablespoon of juice per month, while others maintain that its necessary to continue a daily dosage. Experiment and find out what works best for your body.
Tip
While the suggestions above are for a general maintenance dosage, you can consume more black cherry juice if desired. It's only fruit juice and will cause no adverse side effects. Remember that while black cherry juice can help reduce gout, it is not a miracle solution. You'll have to take responsibility for the foods you eat and maintain a well-balanced diet in order to see lasting results.
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