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High uric acid levels, which can cause gout and joint pain, are often triggered by certain foods rich in purines. To manage and prevent symptoms, it is recommended to avoid red meats, organ meats, certain seafood, processed foods, alcohol, excessive lentils, sugary drinks, and high-fat dairy products. Making dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce flare-ups and long-term health risks.
Gout, a painful joint condition often linked to lifestyle factors, is becoming more common, but stigma around it can prevent sufferers from seeking treatment, as illustrated by a personal story of recurring severe foot pain.
Scientists at Georgia State University used CRISPR to restore an ancient enzyme called uricase in human liver cells, which significantly reduced uric acid levels and prevented fat buildup, offering a promising new approach to treat gout and related metabolic diseases.
A metabolic doctor shares 11 natural tips to reduce high uric acid levels within a week, including avoiding purine-rich foods, staying hydrated, exercising, managing stress, and consuming low-fat dairy and cherries, emphasizing lifestyle changes for better metabolic health.
Researchers discovered that many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals as a water-saving adaptation, which could inspire new treatments for human conditions like gout and kidney stones caused by uric acid buildup.
Researchers studying reptile urine found that it contains tiny uric acid spheres, which may inspire new treatments for human conditions like gout and kidney stones caused by uric acid buildup.
Certain foods like cherries, lemon water, celery seeds, apples, green tea, cucumber, and low-fat dairy can help instantly lower uric acid levels naturally, reducing the risk of gout and related health issues.
Scientists have used CRISPR to revive a 20-million-year-old gene called uricase, which could help reduce uric acid levels and treat gout, as well as other related diseases, by reactivating a gene lost in humans millions of years ago.
Researchers have used CRISPR to restore a lost ancient gene in human cells that produces uricase, an enzyme that breaks down uric acid, potentially offering a new, safer treatment for gout by reducing uric acid levels through gene therapy, though it is still in early research stages.
New research indicates that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a class of diabetes drugs, may reduce the need for urate-lowering therapy and gout flare treatments in patients with both type 2 diabetes and gout. The study, presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2024 Annual Meeting, found a 31% lower rate of initiation of urate-lowering therapy among SGLT2i users. While not yet altering standard gout management, these findings suggest potential benefits of SGLT2i as an adjunct therapy, possibly reducing the burden of polypharmacy and disease complications.
Former "Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland claimed that the show's producers "insisted" she wear heels despite suffering from gout, causing excruciating pain. Hyland has battled through various health problems, including two kidney transplants, laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, and mental health issues. She opened up about her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the importance of seeking help. Hyland recently married "Bachelor in Paradise" star Wells Adams after multiple delays due to the pandemic.
A study by the University of Oxford has found a strong correlation between gout and neurodegenerative disease. Participants with gout had smaller global and regional brain volumes and markers of higher brain iron, and higher incidences of all-cause dementia, Parkinson's disease, and probable essential tremor. The study suggests that lower neuroanatomic resources among gout patients may explain their higher vulnerability to multiple neurodegenerative diseases. Patients with gout should be monitored for cognitive and motor symptoms of neurodegenerative disease, given their increased risk, especially in the early period after diagnosis.
High uric acid levels can lead to painful conditions like gout and kidney stones. Including certain foods like bananas, cherries, low-fat dairy products, green vegetables, whole grains, coffee, green tea, and water in your diet are good home remedies for managing this condition. Lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a healthy weight, staying hydrated, limiting alcohol and junk food consumption, and avoiding purine-rich foods are also important. In severe conditions, it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.