Turmeric and Gout Connection
The association between turmeric and gout
There are doubts about whether turmeric can cause gout. Turmeric has a warm nature, a refreshing taste and bitterness. It enters the liver and spleen meridians and has the effect of breaking blood and promoting qi, passing through the meridians and relieving pain. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine.
However, the disease of gout is mostly due to the disorder of purine metabolism in the body, resulting in increased blood uric acid levels, urate crystals deposited in the joints and surrounding tissues, triggering an inflammatory response. There are many studies on the connection between turmeric and gout.
It is said that turmeric is not only not good for gout, but also beneficial for gout. Turmeric contains curcumin and other ingredients, which have anti-inflammatory properties. When gout attacks, the joints are red, swollen Curcumin can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors, reduce joint inflammation, and relieve pain in patients. And turmeric may regulate metabolism in the body, help uric acid excretion, and maintain stable blood uric acid levels.
There are also opinions that although turmeric has many benefits, some individuals may have special circumstances. If people are sensitive and intolerant to some components of turmeric, after taking turmeric, it may trigger an immune response in the body, interfere with normal metabolism, and theoretically affect uric acid metabolism. However, this situation is extremely rare, and there is still a lack of conclusive large-sample evidence.
To sum up, as far as we know, turmeric does not cause gout under normal circumstances, which is more beneficial than gout prevention and control. However, individual differences exist. When using turmeric, it is especially relevant to the prevention and treatment of diseases. When following the doctor's advice, it is necessary to avoid mistreatment.
