Study finds DASH diet good for gout

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Study finds DASH diet good for gout

Embracing the DASH diet may be the trick to avoiding the most common inflammatory arthritis condition – gout - affecting more than 8 million Americans.  Over 25 years of analysis and follow-up of data published in the BMJ, a recent study found a significantly lower incidence of gout in men who consumed a dietary pattern similar to the DASH diet.  The DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension which emphasizes a higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products while minimizing the typical Western diet high in salt, sugar, unhealthy fats and meat.

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Got gout? Eat like this

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Got gout? Eat like this

Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis affecting more than 8 million Amercians.  It is more likely to affect men however women, particularly after menopause, can become more susceptible to developing it also. 

A gout attack can have these symptoms:

  • Sudden, unexpected severe pain often affecting the base of the big toe
  • Can also affect joints in the knee, ankle, foot and occasionally the hand, wrist, elbows or fingers
  • Usually occurs at night without warning
  • Joints affected will feel warm along with redness, tenderness, and swelling
  • Mobility will be reduced as the gout progresses
  • Pain is most severe within the first 4-12 hours
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