Purinol

Living without gout pain, naturally.

A daily nutraceutical for people who want to manage gout without giving up their lives. Five clinically studied ingredients that lower uric acid and quiet inflammation at the root.

A different approach

Gout is not just a flare. It's a conversation between what you eat, what your body makes, and what it can clear.

Most gout strategies treat the attack. Purinol works the upstream side, supporting how the kidneys clear uric acid, slowing the enzyme that produces it, and calming the inflammation that turns a chemistry problem into a joint problem.

Built around five ingredients with real human evidence behind them. Taken daily, alongside the kind of eating that already makes sense for joint health. Not a miracle. A method.

Understanding gout

Where the pain actually comes from.

Gout is what happens when uric acid (a normal byproduct of breaking down purines from food and from your own cells) builds up faster than the kidneys can clear it. The excess forms sharp crystals in joints. The body, doing its job, attacks the crystals. The attack is the pain.

What sets it off

  • Purine-rich foodsRed meats, organ meats, certain seafood and shellfish.
  • AlcoholBeer and spirits both slow uric acid clearance.
  • DehydrationConcentrates uric acid in the bloodstream.
  • Sugary drinksFructose drives up uric acid production directly.
  • Metabolic loadExcess weight and insulin resistance compound the problem.

What helps

  • HydrationEight to ten cups of water a day, every day.
  • Cherries and dark berriesAnthocyanins lower flare risk in human studies.
  • Vitamin CIncreases renal excretion of uric acid.
  • Anti-inflammatory eatingOlive oil, leafy greens, omega-3-rich fish.
  • Steady weight, steady sleepBoth lower systemic inflammation.
What's in it

Five ingredients. Each one earns its place.

Every component in Purinol has published human or mechanistic evidence for either lowering serum uric acid, supporting renal clearance, or reducing the inflammatory cascade that turns crystals into pain.

The five core ingredients in Purinol: tart cherry, vitamin C with lemon, turmeric root, omega-3 fish oil, and quercetin with apple and onion.
01

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Enhances renal excretion of uric acid.

The kidney filters that handle urate work better in the presence of vitamin C. The effect is small per dose, real over time, and stacks safely with the other ingredients here.

Choi HK, Gao X, Curhan G. Vitamin C intake and the risk of gout in men: a prospective study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2009. Men with higher vitamin C intake had significantly lower gout risk, and 500 mg/day reduced serum urate in multiple controlled trials.

02

Quercetin

Inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that produces uric acid.

Quercetin works on the same target as the standard prescription drug for gout (allopurinol), just more gently. It also reduces oxidative stress in the joints, which matters between flares as much as during one.

Shi Y, et al. Quercetin in the treatment of gout: a randomized controlled trial. Phytotherapy Research, 2021. 500 mg of quercetin daily for four weeks significantly lowered serum urate in adults with hyperuricemia.

03

Tart Cherry Extract

Lowers serum urate and reduces inflammatory signaling.

The anthocyanins that give cherries their deep color are also what give them their effect on gout. The dose in Purinol is concentrated equivalent to far more cherries than anyone can reasonably eat in a day.

Zhang Y, et al. Cherry consumption and the risk of recurrent gout attacks. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2012. Cherry intake was associated with a 35% lower risk of gout flares versus no intake.

04

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Suppresses inflammatory cytokine production.

Omega-3s shift the body's whole inflammatory baseline downward. They don't lower uric acid directly, but they soften the body's response to the crystals that do form. That changes what a flare feels like.

Calder PC. Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes. Nutrients, 2010. Reviewed evidence that EPA and DHA reduce production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines in joint disease.

05

Turmeric (Curcumin)

Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition and TNF-alpha suppression.

Curcumin is the most-studied natural anti-inflammatory in the world. In gout specifically, it targets the same inflammatory pathways that NSAIDs do, which is why people who use it consistently report fewer hard days between flares.

Daily JW, et al. Efficacy of turmeric extracts and curcumin in relieving the symptoms of joint arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medicinal Food, 2016. Curcumin significantly reduced joint pain and inflammation across multiple trials.

Eating around gout

Purinol works best with a plate that's already on your side.

You don't have to eat like a monk. You do have to know which foods load the system and which ones unload it.

Eat freely

The gout-friendly foods.

  • Cherries, blueberries, strawberries
  • Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables
  • Eggs and low-fat dairy (yogurt, milk)
  • Tofu, legumes, beans in moderation
  • Brown rice, quinoa, oats
  • Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado
  • Water, eight to ten cups a day
  • Herbal teas, especially hibiscus and rooibos

Keep light

What loads the system.

  • Red meats: beef, lamb, pork
  • Organ meats: liver, kidney, sweetbreads
  • Shellfish: shrimp, lobster, scallops
  • Sardines, anchovies, mussels
  • Beer and spirits
  • Soda and sweetened drinks (fructose)
  • High-sodium processed snacks
  • Trans fats: commercial baked goods, fried fast food
How to use Purinol

Daily, with water, alongside a life you actually want.

01

Two capsules a day

Take with water, preferably with food. Same time each day if you can.

02

Be consistent

The uric-acid effect builds. Skipping days undoes more than it saves.

03

Hydrate honestly

At least eight cups of water a day. The kidneys need the volume to clear urate.

04

Pair with the plate

Works best inside a gout-friendly diet. Not instead of one.

A quieter way
Managing gout doesn't mean giving up the foods you love forever. It means being smart, consistent, and proactive. Relief is better when it's real. Results are better when they're sustainable.
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