There is no established “detox” treatment for gout. The NHS advises avoiding crash diets, and long-term urate management is a different process from short-term fasting.
There is no established “detox” treatment for gout. The NHS advises avoiding crash diets, and long-term urate management is a different process from short-term fasting.
Verdict: Unsupported.
There is no established “detox” treatment for gout. The NHS advises avoiding crash diets, and long-term urate management is a different process from short-term fasting.
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