Do you suffer from gout? Did you know that pineapple could help you alleviate the symptoms of gout? Sounds incredible, doesn’t it? Consuming pineapple can help keep the symptoms of gout in check. Read our post and learn all about pineapple and how it helps treat gout.

What Is Gout?

Gout is an arthritic inflammatory disorder, and it often occurs suddenly. The typical signs include tender joints, and most often the joint at the base of the big toe. Gout attacks are quite intense, and the pain can be intolerable (1).

Causes Of Gout:

The uric acid levels in your body are the most common cause of gout. Hyperuricemia or excess uric acid in the blood can lead to tissue pain, inflammation and swelling (2).

Symptoms Of Gout:

The symptoms of gout typically include:

• Intense joint pain
• Discomfort
• Inflammation
• Soreness

• Limited motion (3)

Treating Gout Using Pineapples:

Now that we know what gout is and how it can affect you, let’s look at how pineapple can help overcome gout.

Pineapple is full of digestive enzymes and many nutrients. Vitamin C, bromelain, folate, and vitamin B₆ – these are just some of the nutrients present in pineapple (4). In fact, it is the only fruit with natural bromelain. Bromelain is an effective treatment option for gout.

How Bromelain Works?

Bromelain is a substance that occurs in the stems of the pineapple plant. It is a blood thinning agent and has anti-inflammatory properties. It promotes blood circulation and blocks the production of compounds that cause swelling and pain.

When the inflammation settles, the blood moves to the affected areas and accelerates the pain relieving process.

Bromelain is derived from pineapple stems, and hence, consuming pineapple stems is the best way to prevent gout (eating the fruit won’t offer the same benefits). Studies haven’t been able to state how bromelain helps overcome gout, but they do note that bromelain may alleviate arthritic-like conditions. Other studies also state how bromelain reduces the physical symptoms of arthritic conditions.

Bromelain consumption may even reduce swelling, pain, and tenderness in the joint. The enzyme promotes excess fluid drain from the area and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. It can also alleviate back pain and joint pain linked to arthritis.

Bromelain can also help promote digestion and reduce heartburn. Furthermore, it could also be a possible cancer treatment for tumors.

How Much Bromelain Should You Consume?

The next time you experience a gout attack, take a 500 mg bromelain capsule once every three hours until the attack subsides. You can also include a 500 mg quercetin capsule. It is a flavonoid that reduces high uric acid levels. Bromelain and quercetin capsules work well together; bromelain helps your body absorb more quercetin. You can consume bromelain powder, tablets or capsules. Consult your doctor for the best option for you.

A Word Of Caution:

If you are allergic to bromelain or pineapple, don’t consume it. Some people report side effects like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Don’t hog on the pineapple in a hope to cure your gout, because like we mention above, bromelain occurs in the stem of the pineapple plant.

There isn’t enough information on the safety of consuming bromelain during pregnancy. So, if you are expecting or lactating, stay on the safe side and avoid using bromelain. Consult your doctor if you suffer from gout for alternative cures for the condition.

Some side effects of eating too much bromelain include:

• Swollen mouth or cheeks

• Allergies (5)

So there you have it. Eating pineapple isn’t the answer to gout, but the plant contains enough bromelain to help you overcome gout. Hence, remember to buy bromelain supplements.

Do you suffer from gout? Did you use bromelain? Tell us your experiences by commenting in the box below.

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