Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 Capsule)
Tart Cherry (16:1, OCE 3200 mg Dry) .... 200 mg
(Prunus cerasus - Fruit)
Curcumin (Curcuma longa - Rhizome) ...300 mg
Celery Seed (16:1, QCE 800 mg Dry) ....... 50 mg
(Apium graveolens - Seed)
Devil's-claw (16:1, QCE 800 mg Dry) ....50 mg
(Harpagophytum procumbens - Secondary root tuber)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) ..... 50 mg
Fruit Bromelain....... ,800,000 FCC PU (29 mg)
(Ananas comosus var. comosus - Fruit)

Non-Medicinal Ingredient
Hypromellose (Capsule shell)

Recommended dosage
Adults 18 years and older: 1 capsule 3 times per day. Take with food.

Cautions and warnings
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking anticoagulant agents, anti-inflammatory agents, or antibiotics; if you are taking antiplatelet medication or blood thinners; if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers or are having a surgery; it you have inflammation of the kidneys, diabetes or a renal disorder.
Some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort. Allergic reactions can occur in people allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Composi-tae/Daisy family. Celery seed may increase UV light sensitivity; limit excess exposure to ultraviolet rays while using this product.

Contraindications
Do not use it you are pregnant/breastfeeding Do not use if you have thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.

Q: What is GOUTart and why does it combine six ingredients?
A: GOUTart is a six-ingredient multi-botanical formula combining tart cherry, curcumin, celery seed, devil's claw, vitamin C, and bromelain to support joint health and provide antioxidants as part of a daily wellness routine. Single ingredient joint supplements address only one aspect of joint wellness. GOUTart combines six botanicals and nutrients that each contribute through distinct mechanisms, allowing comprehensive joint health and antioxidant support in a single daily capsule without the need for multiple separate supplements.

Q: What are the Health Canada approved uses for this product?
A: This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80122879) to support joint health and provide antioxidants. The approved uses reflect the well established roles of the six ingredients in joint wellness and antioxidant support. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: What does each ingredient contribute to the formula?
A: Each of the six ingredients has a distinct role. Tart cherry (200mg, 3200mg QCE) is one of the most anthocyanin-rich fruits and a natural source of antioxidants, and is one of the most studied botanicals for joint wellness. Curcumin (300mg from Curcuma longa) is the primary bioactive polyphenol of turmeric, a potent antioxidant and the largest ingredient by weight in the formula. Celery seed (50mg, 800mg QCE) has a long history of traditional use for joint health support. Devil's claw (50mg, 800mg QCE) is a southern African botanical with well-established traditional use for joint health support. Vitamin C (50mg) is an essential antioxidant and cofactor for collagen synthesis, supporting the structural integrity of joint connective tissue. Fruit bromelain (29mg, 800,000 FCC PU) is a proteolytic enzyme from pineapple included as a digestive enzyme.

Q: What does the 16:1 extract ratio mean for tart cherry, celery seed, and devil's claw?
A: A 16:1 extract ratio means that 16 parts of raw plant material are used to produce 1 part of the concentrated extract. This allows a meaningful equivalent amount of plant material to be delivered in a compact capsule. The tart cherry extract (200mg, 16:1) represents 3200mg of dry tart cherry fruit equivalent (QCE) per capsule. The celery seed extract (50mg, 16:1) represents 800mg QCE per capsule. The devil's claw extract (50mg, 16:1) represents 800mg QCE per capsule. QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent, the standardized Health Canada term for expressing the raw plant material equivalent of a concentrated extract.

Q: What is devil's claw and where does it come from?
A: Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a botanical native to southern Africa, named for the distinctive hook-like projections on its fruit. It has been used in traditional African medicine for centuries for joint health support and is one of the most studied African botanicals for joint wellness. The primary bioactive compounds in devil's claw are iridoid glycosides, particularly harpagoside. The 16:1 concentrated extract in GOUTart delivers 800mg QCE of devil's claw per capsule.

Q: What is celery seed and how is it used in this formula?
A: Celery seed refers to the seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens), which have been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries for joint health support. Celery seed contains a range of phytonutrient compounds including phthalides and flavonoids. It is distinct from celery as a food and is used specifically in supplement form for its phytonutrient content. The 16:1 concentrated extract in GOUTart delivers 800mg QCE of celery seed per capsule.

Q: Why is curcumin included rather than turmeric powder?
A: Curcumin is the primary bioactive polyphenol compound of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Turmeric powder contains only 2 to 5% curcumin by weight, meaning a large amount of turmeric powder is needed to deliver a meaningful amount of curcumin. This formula uses curcumin directly at 300mg per capsule, providing a concentrated and standardized dose of turmeric's primary bioactive compound without the bulk of turmeric powder. At 300mg per capsule, curcumin is the largest ingredient by weight in GOUTart.

Q: What is the role of vitamin C in a joint health formula?
A: Vitamin C serves two roles in GOUTart. First, it is an essential antioxidant that contributes to the overall antioxidant support of the formula alongside tart cherry and curcumin. Second, vitamin C is a required cofactor for collagen synthesis. Collagen is the primary structural protein in joint cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Adequate vitamin C supports the structural integrity of joint connective tissue, making it a relevant supporting nutrient in a joint health formula.

Q: What is the role of bromelain in this formula?
A: Fruit bromelain (29mg, 800,000 FCC PU) is a proteolytic enzyme complex from pineapple included in GOUTart as a digestive enzyme. Bromelain supports the digestion and absorption of dietary protein and the botanical ingredients in the formula. FCC PU (Food Chemicals Codex Papain Units) is the standardized activity measurement for proteolytic enzymes, confirming the enzyme activity level of the bromelain in each capsule.

Q: Is this product suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
A: Yes, GOUTart is 100% vegan and suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. All six ingredients are plant-derived or naturally occurring nutrients. The capsules are made from hypromellose (vegetable cellulose), not gelatin. The product is also non-GMO and free from gluten, dairy, soy, and artificial colours, preservatives, and sweeteners.

Q: Are there any safety considerations or interactions I should know about?
A: Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Devil's claw may interact with anticoagulant medications (blood thinners) and is not recommended during pregnancy. Bromelain may also interact with blood thinners and anticoagulant medications. Do not use if you have a known allergy to pineapple, celery, or turmeric. Individuals with kidney disease or gallstones should consult a healthcare provider before use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: Why is this product Health Canada approved?
A: This product holds NPN 80122879 from Health Canada, meaning it has been reviewed and approved for safety, efficacy, and quality as a natural health product. The NPN designation confirms that the approved uses (joint health support and providing antioxidants) are backed by evidence reviewed by Health Canada, and that the product meets Canadian regulatory standards for ingredient quality, dosage, and labelling. This regulatory approval provides additional confidence when choosing a multi botanical joint health supplement