Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages increases risk of gout flares
Tehran, Iran: The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increases serum uric acid concentrations associated with gout flares, according to a recent study in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
The study was conducted due to the conflicting evidence on the association between SSB intake and serum uric acid concentrations. Other studies have shown that poor diet and obesity to be associated with exacerbation of pre-existing conditions that can lead to gout flares.
In the systematic review and meta-analysis, S. Ebrahimpour‐koujan, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, and colleagues aimed to summarise earlier findings on the association between SSB consumption and serum uric acid concentrations in adults. Cross-sectional studies have shown that increased consumption of SSBs and fructose to be associated with increased serum uric acid levels.
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