Gout is a form of arthritis where needle-like uric acid crystals form in the joints, causing acute pain and swelling. One study of 633 individuals with the condition showed that consuming cherries lowered gout attack risk by 35 percent. When paired with traditional gout medication, gout attack risk reduction was 75 percent.

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