Avocado and Gout

What is Gout?  Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body, crystals then form in joints which become very painful.  So what can we do to avoid this?  One food that can help to prevent gout is non-other than the avocado.

Avocado is rich in magnesium and low in calcium hence can help to reduce the symptoms.  But too much of high fat food can create weight gain and this can also contribute to gout.  So, moderation is the key.

Another good thing about avocado is that it contains 4.6 grams of fiber and vitamin B such as folate and B6.  It also contains 345mg of potassium.  An avocado enriched diet can also help to lower LDL (bad cholesterol).  If you have bad cholesterol, this can cause hardening of the arteries.  So adding avocados to your diet may well help to reduce LDLs.  A study has found that if you are a regular eater of avocados you will have a better overall diet.

Avocados are also loaded with good fats and have more potassium than bananas.  This fruit really is full of nutrients!  Avocado is 71% non-unsaturated fats.  These fats are the good fats that are good for your heart; controlling blood clotting and blood sugar levels.

It is thought that avocados may lower your risk for certain types of cancers- since they contain carotenoids which are compounds with high antioxidant currently being studied for their anti-cancer capabilities.

Research also shows that avocado can reduce the severity of symptoms of osteoarthritis; reducing the damage and pain of arthritis.

Another thing is that the Vitamin E in avocado can also assist in promoting the repair of cartilage around the joints which frequently get damaged with each gout attack.

Adding avocado to your regular diet will not only help to relieve the painful symptoms of gout, it may also help to prevent future attacks.  In addition, its nutrients will also help improve your overall health position. GoutReliefToday