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 ...

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 ...

Many people carry elevated uric acid for years without too much pain, until a gout attack or a kidney stone forces a doctor’s visit. Uric acid problems often develop silently because modern lifestyle ...

Credit: istockphoto In addition to medications and diet, supplements may also play a supportive role in reducing uric acid levels. Uric acid in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) seems to be a ...

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 ...