Conclusions
gout
GOUT
This study demonstrated that tart cherry supplementary citrate mixture has similar efficacy on urine pH in gout patients initiating XOI therapy when compared to a citrate mixture and sodium bicarbonate. The tart cherry mixture also showed similar safety. However, the tart cherry mixture resulted in greater improvements in UACR and CRP levels, which suggests that tart cherry supplements might offer extra therapeutic value beyond just urine alkalization.