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09/08/2018 / By Russel Davis

Vitamin C found to significantly reduce the risk of gout

Vitamin C appears to have protective properties against gout. An analysis of nearly 47,000 men ages 40 to 75 years shows that those who had high vitamin C intake had reduced odds of developing gout over a study period of 20 years. Researchers also note a dose-dependent reduction in gout risk. Men who took 500 mg […]

09/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Gout: Another metabolic disorder that can be controlled through lifestyle

If you have gout, the best possible way to manage it is by changing your lifestyle. An editorial published in the International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology suggested that gout, which is a rheumatologically oriented metabolic disease, can be controlled by making lifestyle and dietary changes. Gout, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to help normalize uric acid levels, reduce risk of gout and kidney damage

Acupuncture helps normalize uric acid levels, reducing the risk of gout and kidney damage, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Carried out by a team of researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the study investigated the effects of acupuncture therapy at specific areas on serum uric acid and […]

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