Cherry consumption and decreased risk of recurrent gout attacks
Zhang Y, Neogi T, Chen C, Chaisson C, Hunter DJ, Choi HK
Published in Arthritis Rheum, Vol. 64 (12), pp. 4004-11
Methodology
Case-crossover study of 633 people with gout followed online for one year, comparing cherry intake in the 2 days before an attack with 2-day control periods.
Key Findings
Cherry intake over 2 days was linked to a 35% lower risk of gout attacks (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.50-0.85); cherry extract showed a similar association (OR 0.55). Cherry intake plus allopurinol was linked to a 75% lower risk (OR 0.25).
Conclusions
Cherry intake is associated with a lower risk of gout attacks.
Limitations
Observational and self-reported; cannot prove cause and effect; cherry type and amount not standardised.
Supplements Studied
Cherry intake over a 2-day period was associated with a 35% lower risk of gout attacks
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