Hi Disneyfan,
So what did you think of the article?

I have a book called the "inflammation free diet plan"....well I loaned it to someone but from memory, I'm pretty sure cherries were not exactly anti-inflammatory despite what some articles might say. It's confusing and contradicting and I've never known what to think about it.

This article that you sent a link to does say that, "The decrease in two key markers, or indicators, of inflammation--nitric oxide and C reactive protein--weren't large enough to be statistically significant. "
Of course, I realize that several weeks might not be long enough to notice a difference. My thinking though, is although cherries are great for you and everyone should eat them, eating them on a regular basis probably won't make any noticeable changes in RA. Of course if you're switching from something very inflammatory like certain cereals or eggs and regular bacon to a bowl of cherries in the morning, then maybe that would be a big difference down the road in inflammation. But what are your thoughts?
thanks,
Sarah

What it does bring up is the gout issue, and cherry juice is absolutely the best for getting past a bout of gout. Keeping well hydrated and a low purine diet including cherries is the right thing for treating gout. A doctor will prescribe a medication that has a similar function called Allopurinol. My mom and hubby have had good luck with cherries for gout. It breaks down the urate crystals.

I am not sure how ra is like gout, other than the joints and synovial fluid are involved in both. Gout seems to be more of a function or better said malfunction of the kidney system.

I just thought it was interesting..if it works great..if not..it sure tasted good giving it a try! hahaha!! I love cherris i wish the season lasted year round...cant wait til rainier cherry season starts!!


Enjoy some cherries

Kim

I didn't have time to read but cherry juice is getting big publicity around here lately- and guess what? Cherry juice is going for $4.99 a qt. here! I can't afford that!

I think there are certain types of cherry that have a higher content of the useful anti-inflammatories. I used this (with much else) before giving in to a drug regime. I seem to remember there is a "bitter cherry" which is a little different from the lovely scoff-the-lot type. May need more internet digging or ask health store? A lot of alternatives help and can at least keep drug level dosage down a bit.