Discover how to control uric acid levels in the body naturally. Explore tips to reduce uric acid levels. Keeping Uric Acid in Check: Natural Methods that Work Uric acid is a natural waste product that our bodies generate when they break down purines, substances that are found in certain foods and drinks. When the body […]

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Newly published research has identified a potential new treatment for gout. Gout is a painful condition that has plagued mankind for centuries. Often referred to as “the rich man’s disease”, gout has historically been associated with the more well-off members of society. This association comes from the fact that gout is often caused by a […]

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New research reveals the association between the effects of sleep apnea and gout beyond the first year of sleep apnea diagnosis.   Until recently, the effects of sleep apnea on developing gout have not been well studied despite both being associated with high uric acid levels. Gout is a painful condition characterized by inflammation of […]

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A recent study in the NEJM describes the outcome of a large clinical trial that compared cardiovascular risks of febuxostat or allopurinol for gout treatment. Gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs due to the formation of urate crystals within the bone joints. Uric acid, a substance found in certain food products, is typically […]

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A recent Chinese study published in the British Journal of Nutrition investigated dietary patterns and their effect on hyperuricemia, a major factor in gout. Diet and nutrition are key factors in overall health. Previous studies suggest that certain foods are associated with various diseases related to metabolism. One example is hyperuricemia, a disease where the […]

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Researchers recently conducted a study investigating the effects of using fenofibrate in the treatment of gout in type 2 diabetic patients. Gout is a disease characterized by joint inflammation resulting in painful attacks that can last from days to weeks. The inflammation is caused by urate crystals depositing into joints when uric acid levels in […]

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Fruit is widely recommended by health organizations despite containing sugars, including fructose. Recently, fructose has been shown to increase uric acid levels in the blood which can lead to hyperuricemia, gout, and kidney disease. Should we be worried about the effect of fruit on uric acid? Can eating fruit cause gout? Let’s take a look […]

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In 2017, the British Society of Rheumatology published clinical guidelines designed to assist clinicians in the management of gout in primary care settings. Gout is a common condition wherein a joint becomes inflamed due to precipitation of uric acid crystals. This condition is due to overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid. In 2017, the British […]

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