Restorative Remedies Introduces Three Natural Products to Manage Uric Acid Metabolism

DEL MAR, CA, Mar 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
Restorative Remedies LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of
condition-specific supplements that feature unique combinations of highly
effective natural remedies, today announced the introduction of three
products that can work in combination or individually to address and
normalize uric acid metabolism. Abnormal uric acid build-up in the body
can lead to the formation of uric acid crystals that lodge in the joints
and soft tissues, resulting in gout, a particularly painful form of
arthritis that affects up to two million people in the US alone.

"In my practice, my patients report that pain from their gout condition
can be excruciating and debilitating," says Dr. Alex Shikhman, noted
rheumatologist and chairman of Restorative Remedies' Scientific Advisory
Board. "Because uric acid synthesis and elimination from the body are
controlled by several organs or system of organs -- including the liver,
the kidneys and the intestinal tract -- I would like to introduce to the
US market products that can normalize uric acid metabolism via specific
pathways to bring lasting relief to patients. The supplements can be used
at first in combination and then, if indicated, individually."

Although gout is a prevalent form of arthritis, there has been very little
drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. In fact, the introduction
of febuxostat (Uloric) is marking the first drug in four decades that has
been approved by the FDA to treat gout. Ironically, the existence of safe,
effective and natural herbal treatments for gout may have limited the
investment in new prescription drug development. Even as doctors await the
introduction of a new prescription gout treatment, there appears to be
renewed interest in natural treatment programs.

"I felt the time was right to fine-tune and update some proven natural
remedies for gout," commented Dr. Shikhman. "Doctors and patients alike
sometimes prefer natural remedies because of reduced side effects and
fewer drug interactions. We're seeing lots of enthusiasm for our Uric Acid
Management Kit."

The three-product Uric Acid Management Kit from Restorative Remedies
includes: 1) Uric Acid Balancer, with black currant oil which has been
shown to normalize production of uric acid in the liver and promote
healthy inflammatory response, 2) KP-Uric Acid Eliminator, with a highly
concentrated extract from a mulberry fruit, Morus albus, known to increase
elimination of uric acid by the kidneys and 3) IP-Uric Acid Eliminator,
with three natural ingredients -- including yucca extract -- known to
stimulate uric acid excretion into the intestinal tract and reduce serum
levels of uric acid.

The drug most commonly prescribed for gout, allopurinol, addresses only
one of the three pathways. Allopurinol inhibits the action of the enzyme
xanthine oxidase and helps reduce the formation of uric acid in the liver.
Side effects of allopurinol can include GI irritation, bone marrow
suppression, and hypersensitivity syndrome. These side effects can be
severe and frequent enough to highlight another reason for the popularity
of herbal treatments which have reduced side effects.

Other complementary lifestyle modifications for treating gout include
losing weight and reducing the amount of meats, shellfish, and alcohol in
the diet.

Related Stories and Links

Blog article on gout:
http://restorativeremedies.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/09/how-to-manage-gout/

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases/NIH/DHHS: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Gout/default.asp

Hernandez-Cuevas CB, et al: First Acute Gout Attacks Commonly Precede
Features of the Metabolic Syndrome. J Clin Rheumatol 15(2):65-67, 2009:
http://www.restorativeremedies.com/articles/goutandmetabolicsyndrome.html

WebMD: Slideshow - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Gout:
http://arthritis.webmd.com/slideshow-gout

WebMD: What Increases Your Risk of Gout?
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/gout-what-increases-your-risk

About Restorative Remedies

Restorative Remedies offers 40 natural supplement products in eight
categories: Immune Support and Inflammation, Metabolic Pathways, Muscle
and Nerve Health, Bone Support, Cartilage Support, Gastrointestinal
Support, as well as Vitamins and Minerals. All supplements are
gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free and are packaged and tested in the
United States in accordance with FDA requirements and GMP protocols using
the strictest quality control procedures.

Restorative Remedies LLC, founded in 2007, brings highly effective,
condition-specific products to market through its online store and through
selected professional healthcare providers.

The company website (www.restorativeremedies.com) features an online tool
-- "Personal Supplement Adviser" -- that helps customers pick the right
natural supplements for their particular health situation as determined by
a visual reporting tool and a series of questions.

Medical Director Alex Shikhman, M.D., Ph.D. is a practicing rheumatologist
and founder of the Institute for Specialized Medicine. He has drawn on his
years of research and clinical experience to formulate highly effective
supplements using proven natural ingredients in unique combinations and
often in the highest available concentrations.

Restorative Remedies is a privately held company headquartered in Del Mar,
California. For more information on the company, its complete line of
natural products and the Personal Supplement Adviser, please visit
www.restorativeremedies.com.

Contact:

Chris Hassett
Restorative Remedies LLC
Email Contact
858-605-5880

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