Nutritional Epidemiology
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Does Eating Red Meat Increase Risk of Gout?
Eating red meat in moderation does not cause gout, but eating excessive amounts of red meat can contribute to gout. This is because it is rich in purines. Red meat included meats like venison, bison, and beef, and also things like lamb and pork. The types of red meat highest in purines, that contribute to gout, are typically organ meats. What is Gout? Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. It typically effects one joint, the big toe especially. However it can also effect joints such as the ankles and knees. Occasionally symptoms flare and get worse, and occasionally they get better. A flare may start suddenly, and last…
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Does Lemon Juice Help to Get Rid of Gout?
There is some evidence that lemon juice may help to get rid of gout. However, not much research on the subject exists, more research needs to be done to draw conclusive results. What is Gout? Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. Generally it affects one joint, it is especially common for it to affect the big toe. But it can also affect other joints, such as the knees, or ankles. Sometimes symptoms will flare and get worse, and sometimes they will get better. A flare can come up very suddenly and last for days to weeks. The underlying cause of gout is a condition called hyperuricemia. This can…
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Can You Get Ulcers Eating Spicy Food?
You cannot get ulcers from eating spicy food, although they can make ulcers worse. Although there is some risk of gastrointestinal issues being caused or worsened by spicy foods, they have also been shown to have many health benefits as well, such as increased longevity and even reducing cancer risk. What are Ulcers? Ulcers are sores that are either slow to heal or keep returning. They can be found on any place in the skin you can see, like a leg ulcer on the skin, and in places you can’t see, such as a peptic ulcer in your stomach lining. For the purposes of this article, we will be discussing…
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Does Fruit Juice Cause Gout?
Fruit juice doesn’t “cause” gout, but many epidemiological studies have shown that it increases the risk of gout. One study showed that people who consume 2 glasses of fruit juice a day were 81% more likely to get gout compared with people who drank no fruit juice on average. What is Gout? Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is quite common. It usually affects one joint, such as the big toe especially. However, it can affect other joints too, such as the ankles or knees. Sometimes the symptoms flare and get worse, and sometimes they get better. A flare can start suddenly and last for days or weeks.…
