The clinical trial named Colcorona will analyze whether colchicine, a drug commonly prescribed for gout, can be effective an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19. Researchers hypothesize colchicine’s anti-inflammatory effects can reduce the overreaction of the autoimmune system called the cytokine storm- the harmful response that creates the coronavirus health […]
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Six Simple Gout-Friendly Recipes for a Low-Purine Diet
About 86% of the U.S. adult population cook at least three meals per week. The tendency is more adults learn to cook as they get older, more budget minded, and health conscious. Learning to cook in general will help you spend less money on non-nutritious fast food. More so, learning […]
Gloperba: Liquid Version of Antigout Drug Colchicine
Gloperba is the first liquid version of the anti-gout medication colchicine. It is a red and slightly hazy solution with a cherry flavor. Taken orally like cough syrup, the dosage is 0.6 mg per 5 ml (teaspoon) of colchicine. It became available to the general public in February 2020. With […]
The Truth About Using Cannabidiol (CBD) For Gout
In the United States, CBD sales is projected to boom to $23 billion by 2023. This remarkable financial forecast serves as an indicator of the huge demand for a natural alternative to treat various ailments. It’s no surprise some CBD products are marketed just for gout. Let’s be clear from […]
The Most Helpful Thing Most Chronic Gout Sufferers Never Use
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 […]
Are There Famous People That Have Gout Attacks?
Whether an isolated incident or a recurrent attack, the fact is anyone can acquire gouty arthritis or gout. It does not care about money or social status. So if you just want the short answer to the titled question, the answer is YES, there are famous people or celebrities that […]
Five YouTube Videos That Best Explain Gout
Like the old cliché says, a picture is worth a thousand words. In this post, five videos were selected to do the explaining on gout. YouTube has hundreds of gout videos to choose from, but only a few stood out. I found these five presentations to have the best balance […]