A randomized, placebo controlled trial of milk products for prevention of gout flares

INTERVENTION: Daily administration of one of three milk products (two intervention milk products plus one control milk product) for three months. The two intervention products are standard skim milk, and skim milk enriched with milk‐derived anti‐inflammatory products (Glycomacropeptide [GMP] and G600). Each product will be taken daily as a 250ml drink. CONDITION: Gout PRIMARY OUTCOME: Frequency of gout flares (requiring treatment), using a gout flare diary SECONDARY OUTCOME: Patient global assessment using a 5‐point Likert scale Serum urate concentration (blood test, standard biochemistry assay) Severity of flare pain (10‐point Likert scale) INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Diagnosis of gout (based on American College of Rheumatology [ACR]criteria) 2. At least two gout flares in the last four months 3. Able to provide written informed consent 4. Age 18 years and above