Background
urolithiasis, hematuria, Gout, MetS, metabolic syndrome, gout
UROLITHIASIS, INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS, HEMATURIA, GOUT, METABOLIC SYNDROME, GOUT
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide, with a high prevalence of comorbidities including metabolic syndrome (MetS) [There is growing interest in the role of tart cherries as complementary supplements for gout management [Urine alkalinization may help limit urolithiasis and enhance the effectiveness of urate-lowering therapy (ULT) [We have previously reported that a citrate mixture had comparable efficacy to sodium bicarbonate on urine alkalization in patients with gout and was superior in reducing hematuria as well as gout flares [