Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. In December, I wrote about how Diet Can Help Manage Gout. One dietary treatment mentioned is that vitamin C may be able to help in the prevention or treat of this disease, and a new study published in the Archives […]
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Diet Can Help Manage Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the body. An attack of gout can be extremely painful and causes sudden stiffness, warmth and swelling within a joint. Much of this pain is caused by crystals that can form in the joints when uric acid levels get high. […]
Is Your Diet Causing You to Lose Muscle?
Whether or not you are an athlete, maintaining muscle mass is important for strength, keeping your metabolism up and maintaining physical independence later in life. Protein helps to build and maintain muscle mass, so it is important to ensure that your meeting your protein needs with your diet. However, new research done by Susan Hewlings, […]