What Can People With Gout Do To Stay Healthy?

Purines from food are metabolized by several enzymes, including xanthine oxidase, into uric acid High levels of uric acid can cause to gout when the acid crystallizes in joints; this phenomenon only happens in humans and some animal species (e.g. dogs) that lack an intrinsic urease enzyme that can further degrade uric acid. Please note: the contents of the Gout Hater's Cookbook Collection books are not intended for use as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any changes in your diet. The information provided may vary from the regimen given to you by your physician or dietician. As every individual case is different, please follow your recommended regimen, including diet and medications.

Maintain a healthy, balanced diet; avoid foods that are high in purines; and drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Fluids help remove uric acid from the body. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight. Lose weight if you are overweight, but do not go on diets designed for quick or extreme loss of weight because they increase uric acid levels in the blood. Diet is an important factor in the control of Gout and these Cook books greatly help to select the right foods and eat the right meals.

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