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Cranberry is a unique berry and is widely used to treat ARVI, inflammation, colds. Cranberry juice is very common, since the advantages of this drink are obvious. Cranberry is almost a panacea for gout and is very helpful in treating this disease. Various drinks are made from it and used both for treatment and for the prevention of pathology. Mors is used as a folk remedy, but at the same time, doctors prescribe this drink to their patients.
What is gout
Gout is a disease that affects all organs of the body, in which crystals of uric acid salts are deposited in the tissues of the body. Patients who have elevated levels of monosodium urate (uric acid) in their blood serum often complain of joint inflammation. This disease, as a rule, is more susceptible to obese middle-aged men who abuse red wine in combination with young meat.
But not only gastronomic preferences and wine are the cause of this disease. About 3% of the world's population consults doctors with this disease. Men are much more susceptible to this disease than women. Men begin to get sick much earlier than women, and if in men the average age of the disease is 40 years, then women most often present after 60. The main causes of gout are:
- increased body weight, poor diet and sedentary lifestyle;
- hypertension – is a concomitant diagnosis of gout;
- psoriasis accompanied by hyperuricemia;
- regular alcohol consumption;
- genetic predisposition;
- improper diet (excessive consumption of meat, smoked meats, seafood);
- treatment with drugs that increase the level of uric acid in the body.
Beneficial features
Cranberries rightfully occupy a leading position among plants and berries, being a unique natural medicine, all this due to the high content of useful components.
The drink helps with the following diseases:
- Viral disorders. Cranberry juice has an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect, neutralizes disease-causing bacteria.
- Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system. Due to its high mineral content, it is a powerful antioxidant, which prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of internal organs, and prevents infections in the bladder and urinary canal.
- An excellent prophylactic for stomach ulcers and gastritis. The betaine in its composition affects bacteria, leading to the destruction of the gastric mucosa.
- Edema and varicose veins. The flavonoids in cranberry drink help absorb vitamin C and strengthen the circulatory system and major vessels.
- The drink is also effective for heart problems. Polyphenols in its composition improve heart muscle and lower cholesterol levels. Drinking cranberry juice helps prevent stroke, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
- Rheumatism. Warm cranberry juice has a positive effect on removing salts from the body and also helps treat rheumatism.
- Pyelonephritis, gynecological diseases. Hypuric acid in the drink enhances the effect of antibiotics and sulfide agents on pathogenic microorganisms.
- Liver disease. The betaine contained in the drink prevents fatty deposits in the liver.
- Oral diseases. Substances in fruit drink slow down the proliferation of microbes and bacteria, preventing the development of caries and gum inflammation.
- The high potassium content in cranberry juice prevents obesity and hormonal imbalances.
In addition to the above, cranberry juice combats lack of appetite, insomnia, and migraines. Excellently quenches thirst, increases physical and mental activity, has a tonic effect on the body, and improves immunity.
Harm and contraindications
Considering the exceptional medicinal and preventive properties of cranberry juice and its obvious benefits, it is necessary to take into account the harm that this drink can cause to the body:
- Cranberry drink is contraindicated for patients with stomach ulcers and gastritis, although it is very popular as a preventive measure for these diseases. But if the disease has already occurred, then the drink can cause irritation in damaged organs, which will negatively affect the patient’s health.
- And also the unique fruit drink is strictly contraindicated for low blood pressure. The elements in this drink provoke a decrease in blood pressure, which will certainly lead to problems. For this reason, drinking a cranberry drink is recommended only after consulting a doctor.
- Allergy sufferers should also be wary of drinking cranberry juice, as in some cases it can trigger allergies.
- Fruit juice is also contraindicated for people taking blood thinning medications.Flavonoids in fruit drinks slow down metabolic processes, which leads to decreased blood clotting. Drinking a drink for such a disease can weaken the effect of the drugs.
- Also, a cranberry drink is not recommended for diabetics, especially if it is purchased in a store, as it may contain sweeteners.
- Excessive consumption of cranberry juice (two liters or more) can lead to disruption of the digestive system and subsequent diarrhea.
Cranberry juice recipe for gout
To get rid of and prevent gout, cranberries are best consumed in the form of a fruit drink. To prepare the drink you need 150 g of raw materials and half a liter of water. The berries are ground. The resulting slurry is filtered, poured in and waited until it boils over low heat. Then the drink is filtered, cooled and cranberry juice and sugar are added to taste.
Another effective recipe for treating gout. Required:
- 0.5 kg cranberries;
- 0.3 kg of onion;
- 0.2 kg garlic;
- kilogram of honey.
Grind the garlic, berries and onions into a paste in a blender. Mix the resulting mass thoroughly with honey. Take the folk remedy on an empty stomach 3 times a day.
Conclusion
Cranberries provide enormous benefits to the body for gout, helping to cope with the disease in a short time without the use of chemicals. In addition, a cranberry drink will strengthen the immune system, and daily consumption has a preventive effect to prevent the occurrence of disease. But it is important to understand that the use of traditional medicines is allowed only after a specialist approves such treatment. Get well soon and don't get sick.
