A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

A gout diet involves consuming foods that are low in purines, chemicals that break down to form uric acid, which is associated with gout attacks. Low-fat dairy, coffee, and citrus fruit are among the ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) and dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on ...

High uric acid is no longer a rare problem, it is showing up in people much earlier than expected. If you have ever woken up with sudden joint pain, swelling in the toes or knees, or an unexplained ...

Eating high-purine foods, sugar, and alcohol during festivals increases uric acid production and slows its removal Hydration, low-purine foods, and activity help keep uric acid levels balanced ...

The human body is like a machine, which functions with the help of fuel called food. And the foods we eat provide nutrition and also release waste in many forms. Uric acid is one such waste product ...

Gym enthusiasts often overlook uric acid levels, which can lead to joint pain and gout. While protein is essential, extremely high intake from certain foods can increase uric acid. Creatine, when ...

High uric acid is becoming common among adults due to unhealthy eating patterns, stress, and sedentary lifestyles. When individuals observe high levels of uric acid in their blood test, many of them ...

For most of us, if we’ve heard of uric acid at all, it’s only in relation to gout — a painful form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and forms tiny, needle-like crystals.