Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

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Gout may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A 2015 study examined the protective effects of gout in regards to reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Gout is a disease categorized by an excess amount of purines and uric acid which crystallize and cause pain. Although gout increases the risk of heart and kidney problems the antioxidant effects or uric acid may be able to protect the brain.

The research team used data from the Health Improvement Network (THIN) which represented the U.K. population between 1995 and 2013. They looked at 3.7 million adults and those with a diagnosis of gout or dementia at the beginning of the study were excluded.

Read More: http://www.belmarrahealth.com/gout-may-lower-risk-of-developing-dementia-alzheimers-disease/

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