Category Archives: Gout

Cherries: Good For Gout

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Gout is a form of periodic inflammatory arthritis that results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Hyperuricaemia is associated with attacks of gout and drugs that decrease uric acid formation or increase its elimination are the … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Vitamin C On Uric Acid

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

High serum levels of uric acid (hyperuricaemia) are a risk factor for the development of gout. Gout is a medical condition whereby uric acid crystallises out of solution and accumulates in the joints of the body. This causes inflammation in … Continue reading →

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Taking The Sting Out of Nettle

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Robert Barrington

When most people think of nettles they think of stinging nettles and the rashes that can develop from contact with the leaves. However, the genus Urtica encompasses a large number of plant species that grow across North America and Europe. … Continue reading →

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