Role of Noni in Gout

What is Gout?

Gout is a condition in which the body has a problem in the handling of uric acid. People with gout either produce too much uric acid or more commonly their bodies have a problem in removing it. Normally, the human bloodstream only carries small amounts of uric acid. However, if the blood has an elevated concentration of uric acid, uric acid crystals are deposited in the cartilage and tissue surrounding joints.

Causes of Gout:

Obesity

Heavy alcohol consumption, especially beer

A diet high in purine foods, such as seafood and meat, and meat organs

Extremely low calorie diets

Regular aspirin use

Regular niacin use

Drinks high in fructose linked to gout risk - females who regularly consume beverages with a high fructose content are 74% more likely to develop gout, compared to women who consume such drinks no more than once a month, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine reported in JAMA (November 2010 issue)

Regular use of diuretic medicines

Medicines taken by transplant patients, such as cyclosporine

Fast weight loss

Chronic kidney disease

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Psoriasis

Tumors

Myeloma

Hemolytic anemia

Lead poisoning

Hypothyroidism

Role of Noni in Gout

Dave’s Noni is rich in antioxidants such as anthraquinone, flavonal glycosides, and melatonin. Studies have shown that Noni can reduce uric acid concentration in blood.

Dave’s Noni is having vitamin C that enhances the estimated glomerular filtration rate of kidney, a measure of kidney function.

Dietary fiber is beneficial for intestinal motility and has a potential role in binding uric acid in the gut for excretion; increasing one’s fiber intake has been suggested to lower the risk of gout.