Gout
Gout medication still under-prescribed in the UK
Just one in three people with gout are prescribed preventative gout medication in the UK within a year of diagnosis say startling new figures in The Lancet Regional Health.
Polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older people
A diet rich in polyphenols appears to hold off inflammation in older people. How? By altering the microbes in the gut and inducing the production of a potent neuroprotective antioxidant called indole 3-propionic acid (IPA).
β-carotene and green tea seem to prevent and treat gouty arthritis
Gout rates are on the rise around the world. It’s a problem as gout is not easily treated or cured and is extremely painful. But help may be at hand, in the form of two natural nutrients: β-carotene and green tea.
Omega-3 lowers inflammation and stress in body and mind
A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may reduce stress-related inflammation and help slow the effects of ageing, new research suggests. The fatty acids have been found to suppress damage and boost protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event.
Continue readingPegloticase to treat chronic gout that does not respond to conventional drugs
Gout is the most frequent cause of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. It results from high levels of urate and urate crystals being deposited in joints and other tissues. Continue reading
