Instead of avoiding just the “bad” junk foods, you will also need to avoid even some healthful foods that may aggravate your gout. Since high levels of uric acid cause gout, it’s important to avoid foods that increase those uric acid levels in the body, foods often called “purine foods.”
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Gout is a painful type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in and around the joints. It affects about one in every 200 adults and is most common in men between 40 and 60 years old. It can also affect women but this is less common and is usually after the […]

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Gout is most common in men over the age of thirty, while women appear to be more susceptible to gout after undergoing menopause. In any case, gout can lead to a lot of pain, a fair amount of swelling, and a general disruption of daily living. Here are some tips on simple gout pain relief.
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