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Gout is a form of arthritis that causes severe pain in the joints. It can affect many areas of the body, including your feet. Gout in the foot is also known as podagra. Gout in the foot can be extremely painful. The joint may look red and swollen, and it might feel hot to the […]

Uric acid is a known risk factor for both hypertension and heart disease. Many epidemiological studies show a link between uric acid and coronary disease, including stroke and heart attack. With higher levels of uric acid in the body, it creates an environment for painful gout flares. And those who have gout are more likely […]

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are above normal, due to either a lack of insulin in the blood or resistance to the insulin. Studies have shown that insulin resistance may play a role in developing gout and that hyperuricemia may worsen insulin resistance. Insulin resistance has also been associated with […]

Uric acid is a normal waste product that can be found in your bloodstream – but when kidneys aren’t functioning well and there’s more uric acid in the bloodstream than the kidneys can get rid of, a condition called hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) can occur. This buildup of uric acid (and elevated […]

Purines are naturally broken down into our system when we digest food. But when an excess of purines can’t be properly utilized by the body uric acid becomes too high for the system to handle. The human body’s uric acid threshold is 6mg per 100ml of blood, when we reach this threshold a condition called […]

Uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia) are a key factor in the development of gout. Uric acid is a breakdown product of purines, which are part of many foods we eat. When there is too much uric acid in the body, it can form crystals that deposit in and damage joints, leading to inflammation […]

Gout occurs when uric acid, a normal waste product, builds up in your bloodstream and forms urate crystals in a joint.  Your body makes uric acid when it breaks down purines, a substance found in your body and in some foods. Uric acid normally dissolves in your blood, is processed by your kidneys, and leaves […]