During the peek of a full-blown gout attack, it’s highly unlikely anyone can stand, let alone cook. If you could, then you have super hero level pain tolerance, or on some wonderful painkillers. Nevertheless, these five recipes of gout friendly meals are for the gout sufferers willing to change their crappy diets. […]
Xanthine and hypoxanthine. Do you know what they are? If so, you can click back or out. You probably know all about how your body converts these two types of purines into uric acid. If not, this post will justify why gout sufferers should not be so scared of eating […]
Keeping healthy, productive and entertained has become the focus among people during the nationwide stay-at-home mandate due to Covid-19. One way to make the best of your extra time is to make your own smoothies! For gout sufferers, the best smoothies include fruits with specific nutrients that improve kidney function and […]
When people get diagnosed with gout, most will heed their doctor’s order to cut down on high-purine foods. However, several gout sufferers may not be informed about the second part of fighting gout- what to eat to help the kidneys breakdown and flush out uric acid. Although there are hundreds of […]
Sometimes suffering an occasional gout attack is worth it when it’s a result from an amazing event or experience. For chronic gout sufferers frequently hit hard by gout, it’s probably time to stop being lazy and start a proper food journal or tracker. It is one of the most helpful […]
Febuxostat entered the gout game in 2009. Before that, allopurinol was the only FDA approved medication to treat gout. Several research studies have concluded febuxostat is the more active drug in lowering uric acid levels. However, it does come with major health risks. The below infographic highlights the effectiveness and […]
Since there is a growing number of people turning to a vegetarian diet or vegan lifestyle, an undeniable shift is happening in the U.S. food and health industries. According to a report released by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Good Food Institute, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods […]
Does beer cause gout? Yes. Brewer’s yeast produces beer, but unfortunately, uric acid too. The main ingredient to make alcohol is also loaded with purines. If you’re getting frequent gout attacks and popping more pills, then you might want to get hammered less often. It’s definitely not what any beer […]