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Gout In Women, A Not So Sweet Outcome Of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks “Women who consume fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened soft drinks and orange juice, are at an increased risk for gout, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.”
Obesity and Physical Inactivity Poses Arthritis Risk, Especially for Women
Obesity, Hypertension, Alcohol and Diuretic Use: Gout Risk Factors for Women
Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk of Gout “Gout is caused by increased uric acid levels in the blood. When uric acid builds up in joint fluid, uric acid crystals form, causing joint swelling and inflammation. A study done by researchers at Harvard University School of Medicine found increasing age, obesity, alcohol consumption, diuretic use and hypertension are all factors that put women at a higher risk of developing gout.”
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