The ketogenic diet — or keto diet for short — is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that’s meant to put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. There’s some evidence that it may also help ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

For many people, managing gout is more than just a physical struggle – it's a daily dietary puzzle. And the concept of a gout diet is key to helping ward off joint pain and swelling that often ...

"Although gout's cardinal feature is inflammatory arthritis, it is closely associated with insulin resistance and considered ...

While genetics play a large role in gout, other factors can also increase your risk, such as your diet and, potentially, your weight. Gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the joints, ...

Doctors often advise people with gout to avoid foods high in purines. Purines are naturally occurring compounds the body metabolizes into uric acid. High levels of uric acid can worsen joint swelling, ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

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What is The End of Gout Program? It’s been known for a long time that food and gout are inextricably linked. However, tests have only later revealed that nutrition has a significant role in developing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Although the DASH diet can lower gout risk in women regardless of genetics, nonadherence can result in a greater ...

Dear Dr. Roach • After two major bouts of gout, my husband was treated with Medrol and colchicine, and has resorted to a low-purine diet in order to decrease the frequency of gout attacks, with their ...