I've never experienced "The Gout" but I know people who have and it is an extremely debilitating affliction from what I can tell. This is some great info that I'll definitley pass along! I've also heard that pineapple juice, watermelon and black cherry juice all help balance the uric acid in the system. Just be careful w/ the pineapple juice, I think it has some contraindications w/ certain heart meds - so that's something to check w/ a doctor about...