Answer: We can help! Just take the time to fill out our assessments and we will provide a free, personalized plan just for you. We will carefully take a look at your diet, water intake, medication, lifestyle, etc. and provide you with a thorough evaluation. This free and personalized feedback will eliminate all confusion and give you just what you need to get started, guaranteed!

Gout Health & Diet Evaluation

Gout Stage Assessment

Answer: At this time, Flamasil® and GC® GoutCare are only available through our website and a few select stores. However, we do have a printable order form for mailing or faxing, and a toll-free number, for use inside the US. The local stores are also listed here on this website.

Answer: Flamasil® builds on the foundational goals of its predecessor but takes them further with enhanced potency and comprehensiveness. While both formulas share core ingredients, Flamasil® utilizes more bioavailable forms and incorporates additional antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Inflammation is a common underlying factor in numerous health issues, including Gout. Many individuals with Gout also experience related conditions such as Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and more. Flamasil® is designed to target inflammation broadly, offering relief not only for severe Gout cases but also for other inflammatory disorders.

Answer: Both products feature carefully selected ingredients chosen for their safety and effectiveness. Users often find that reducing the recommended dosage from 3-4 capsules of each product to just 2 capsules per day of each still provides beneficial results. While both products share similar features and purposes, Flamasil® offers a more potent formulation with additional ingredients. Customers dealing with inflammation can benefit from both products by splitting their dosages and alternating their use, thereby balancing effectiveness with cost efficiency.

Answer: Our herbal blend addresses the core issue of gout -- excess uric acid production and crystallization -- by focusing on natural management rather than attempting to suppress uric acid production entirely, as medications like Allopurinol do, which can have potentially harmful effects. Effective management involves slowing uric acid production, which can be supported through a balanced diet, vitamins and minerals, and adequate hydration. However, the key challenge is ensuring that uric acid remains soluble so that the body can efficiently eliminate any excess.

Both products enhance the body's ability to prevent uric acid from crystallizing and support its removal from the bloodstream through the urinary system. Additionally, they boost the digestive system's ability to process purines and manage excess uric acid before it accumulates.

This comprehensive approach is crucial for success and often fills the gap for those who have not succeeded with diet alone. While slowing uric acid production is essential, it is equally important to stimulate the body's natural systems to manage this substance effectively. Our herbal blends facilitate this vital process.

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Diuretics can elevate your risk of developing gout.

This risk arises because diuretics increase urination, which reduces your body's fluid levels. Consequently, the remaining fluid becomes more concentrated, raising the likelihood of crystal formation that leads to gout. Additionally, certain diuretics can impair the kidneys' ability to excrete urate, a component of uric acid.

Moreover, prescription diuretics can disrupt the balance of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and other essential minerals. Surprisingly, an imbalance of sodium -- whether too high or too low -- can be problematic. Maintaining proper mineral balance is crucial for managing gout effectively, as well as for overall health and inflammation control.

Answer: Patients with gout face a 44% increased risk of experiencing a first-time acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with the risk being higher in women compared to men. While this elevated risk is largely attributed to the comorbidities associated with gout, there is also a modest increased risk potentially linked to gout-related factors.

"Gout is more than just a joint condition; it is a systemic disease that causes inflammation not only in the joints but throughout the body. It's not just a pain in the toe -- it can also impact other organs, including the heart," explained Singh, a gout researcher and professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Answer: Yes, many of our customers successfully use both our products and prescription medications without any issues.

Prescription medications are often acidic and can be hard on the body. Our products and program are designed to address and support the areas of the body that medications can negatively impact.

While garlic is known for its blood-thinning properties, the amount used in our products is minimal and generally not a concern. We recommend continuing to monitor your condition with your doctor. Some individuals may even benefit from the natural blood-thinning effects and work with their healthcare provider to potentially reduce their prescription medications, which often come with a range of side effects.

Answer: Our formulations are made with carefully selected, food-sourced herbs that are gentle, complementary, and safe to use alongside other medications. Many people develop gout as a side effect of prescription medications, which can affect the liver and kidneys -- organs crucial for efficiently clearing uric acid. Our products and program are designed to address these concerns, enhance organ function, and support overall body health.

Answer: Probiotics consist of live beneficial bacteria and yeasts that naturally inhabit your body. While bacteria are often associated with illness, your body actually hosts two types of bacteria: beneficial and harmful.

Probiotics are composed of the beneficial bacteria that support your health and maintain proper bodily functions. These good bacteria play a crucial role in fighting off harmful bacteria, helping to balance your system and promote overall well-being.

Answer: Absolutely! Nearly 80% of our immune system is located in the digestive tract, making it crucial to maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria. Supplementing with probiotics is key to achieving and sustaining this balance.

An imbalance in intestinal microbiota has been identified as a contributing factor to chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which can escalate chronic kidney disease (CKD) inflammation into cardiovascular disease -- the leading cause of death among CKD patients. Restoring and maintaining appropriate levels of beneficial bacteria through probiotics is therefore vital.

Additionally, probiotics can help prevent insulin resistance in individuals with diabetes by stabilizing blood glucose levels and bolstering the immune system.

Answer: Our Friendly Fighters Pro® 2 billion cell formula offers greater benefits compared to other formulas with higher cell counts. Many products with billions of cells aim to ensure some survive stomach acids to deliver their benefits. We address this challenge through micro-encapsulation.

Micro-encapsulation involves coating the probiotic particles with a protective layer that shields them from stomach acids. This process allows the beneficial bacteria in Friendly Fighters Pro® to endure the harsh stomach environment and successfully reach the intestines, where they can multiply and perform their functions effectively.