Goutrin is a unique blend of ingredients that targets gout from all angles - from limiting uric acid production, to flushing the uric acid already in the body, to providing pain relief and preventing an attack.
Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis caused by uric acid crystal build-up in your body. A naturally occurring compound, uric acid is produced in the body and is also present in foods such as animal protein, alcoholic beverages and sweetened drinks. Ideally, uric acid is released out your kidneys and into your urine. If this flushing system is impaired or levels are too high, uric acid can build up in your blood, leading to a state called hyperuricemia. Gout can then occur as the uric acid accumulates into urate crystals. These needle-like crystals can then be deposited into your joints, where they can cause excruciating pain and inflammation.
Organika’s Goutrin is designed to combat gout from all angles, by combining a unique blend of natural plants and compounds.
Goutrin contains cherry powder, which has been linked to a 35% decreased risk of gout attacks, compared to no intake. Cherry blocks the reabsorption of urate in the kidneys, and increases urate excretion via urine. Cherry juice may also block xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that speeds up the production of uric acid.
Included in the formula is vitamin C, an excellent source of antioxidants. Research shows that vitamin C intake is strongly associated with a lowered risk of gout, as it helps reduce levels of uric acid in the blood. Vitamin C is an effective anti-inflammatory, as well as an essential nutrient in the formation of collagen, a protein needed for healthy joints.
Celery seed is another Goutrin ingredient, which contains natural phytochemicals that help to provide pain relief. Celery seed is a diuretic, allowing your body to release excess water by increasing urine output, therefore allowing uric acid to be excreted. Celery seeds contain several beneficial substances, including volatile oils, flavonoids and antioxidants (which may protect cells from damage); coumarins (chemicals that help thin the blood); and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). Celery seed powder helps neutralize acids in the body. It’s also sometimes used to help reduce muscle spasms, calm the nerves and reduce inflammation.
Thyme and peppermint are both included to provide a flavonoid called apigenin. It is a potent inhibitor of xanthine oxidase, thereby decreasing uric acid production. Peppermint also contains the volatile oil menthol, which has a calming and numbing effect on muscles as well as a diuretic effect on the body. The herb thyme contains thymol, a fantastic essential oils that has been scientifically found to have antiseptic and anti-fungal characteristics. The other volatile oils in thyme include carvacolo, borneol and geraniols.
Goutrin truly provides the solution for all aspects of gout.
FAQ
Q: Who is most susceptible to gout?
A: Gout is most common in men, though women after menopause are also susceptible. Contributing factors include hypertension, cardiovascular disease and obesity. It can also have a genetic component, so if others in your family have gout, your chances may be higher.
Q: What can contribute to a gout flare-up?
A: Flare-ups of gout can be triggered by stressful events, alcohol or drugs, or cold weather.
Q: What about dietary choices?
A: Uric acid comes from the breakdown of a substance called purine. Purines naturally occur in the body, and are also found in some foods in our diet. These include meat, poultry, and seafood. Here’s a more specific list of high-purine foods:
- Anchovies
- Beef kidneys
- Grains
- Game meats
- Gravy
- Herring
- Liver
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Scallops
- Sweetbreads
Decreasing these foods in your diet may have a small impact on your uric acid levels.Though asparagus, dried beans and peas, and mushrooms are high in purines, research has shown they do not impact blood oxalic acid levels, therefore do not contribute to gout.
Q: What can I do to decrease my chances of getting gout or having a recurrence?
A: If gout runs in your family, or to decrease your risks of occurence, drink plenty of water (a minimum of two litres), achieve an ideal body weight, and avoid alcohol. Alcohol interferes with the natural removal of uric acid through the kidneys. Switch to water to dilute wastes like uric acids being flushed through the kidneys and out via urine.
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS — EACH VEGETARIAN CAPSULE CONTAINS:
West Indian-Cherry Fruit Powder (Malpighia emarginata) ｜ 100 mg
Thyme Leaf Powder (Thymus vulgaris) ｜ 100 mg
Celery Seed Powder (Apium graveolens) ｜ 100 mg
Peppermint Leaf 15:1 Extract (Mentha piperita) ｜ 60 mg (Equivalent to 900 mg of Dried Peppermint Leaf)
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) ｜ 30 mg
RECOMMENDED DOSE — (ORAL) ADULTS ONLY:
Take 3 capsules 3 times per day with meals.
CAUTIONS:
Consult a health care practitioner if you have gallstones or anemia; or if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes or renal disorder, are suffering from Schizophrenia, and/or cardiovascular disease. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; or are suffering from any bleeding disorders, seizures, gastrointestinal upset, headaches, dizziness, palpitations, constipation or allergic reactions. Do not use if you are allergic to plants in the Apiaceae / Umbelliferae family. Celery seed may increase UV light sensitivity, limit excess exposure to ultraviolet rays (e. g. sunbathing or tanning salons) for prolonged periods while using this product.
Stephen P. Juraschek, Edgar R. Miller, Allan C. Gelber (2011). Effect of oral vitamin C supplementation on serum uric acid: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken).
Balch, Phyllis A. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. 5th ed. New York: Avery, 2010. Print.
