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A member asked:

I've read articles online that taking vitamin c and cherry supplements can help to lower uric acid in my body. is it true? thank you.

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No: No significant anti uric acid action from either of these sources.

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/17/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Can help: But minimal benefits compared to allopurinol, even in a 100mg dose!

Answered 6/4/2017

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