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What are the Benefits of Vitamin C for Gout?

In an earlier article, I cited examples of studies showing Vitamin C can lower uric acid levels (UA). This is the goal of all gout treatments, whether they are pharmaceuticals or natural remedies. The target uric acid level for men is 6mg/dL, and slightly lower for women. This is the lowest level at which MSU crystals that are primarily made from uric acid can dissolve and be removed. There are no guarantees that this will occur at this uric acid…
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What are the secrets of Cherries?

The origins of Cherries can be traced back to ancient Turkey and Greece. They eventually made their way to Rome in 72 BC. Slowly, they moved up to France. King Henry VIII liked them enough to bring them back to England in the early 1500s. They are part of the same fruit family with almonds, plums, apricots and peaches. Many people associate cherry blossoms with Japan. However, the majority of those beautiful blossoms don't turn into fruit. In the late…