Vitamin C reduces the risk of gout

Men who consume a lot of vitamin C are less likely to develop gout, also known as arthritis, according to the March 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

The authors wrote in the information section that: 'Gout is one of the most common arthritis in men. Epidemiological studies show that the number of people suffering from gout is increasing. Identifying risk factors for gout is an important first step in preventing and controlling this common and painful disease. '

Hyon K. Choi, a doctor, worked at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, now at Boston Medical University, and colleagues examined the relationship between vitamin C intake and gout at 46,994 men. Gender from 1996 to 2006. Every 4 years, participants complete a questionnaire about diet, and amount of vitamin C absorbed from food and supplement ingredients. Every two years, participants report whether they are diagnosed or develop signs of gout.

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In 20 years of follow-up, 1317 people had gout . When compared to those with less than 250 milligrams per day of vitamin C intake, those who consume between 500 and 900 milligrams a day have a 17 % lower risk of developing the disease , which is 34% for those People absorb between 1000 and 1499 milligrams a day, and 45% for those who absorb 1500 milligrams a day or more. The amount of vitamin C absorbed increased by 500 milligrams, the risk of gout decreased by 17%. Compared to those who did not use vitamin C supplements, those who took supplemental ingredients 1000 to 1499 milligrams had a 34% lower risk, which was 45% for those taking the ingredient. Additional 1500 milligrams.

Vitamin C works to reduce the level of uric acid in the blood. This accumulation of natural compounds can form crystals in and around joints, leading to pain, inflammation and swelling. Vitamin C can affect kidney's ability to absorb aric acid, speed up its activity or protect against inflammation. All of these factors can reduce the risk of gout.