Short answerVerdict: It depends — but the claim is often overstated. Healthy eating, weight management, moderating alcohol and avoiding dehydration can all be useful. NICE also states there is insufficient evidence that any specific diet prevents flares or lowers serum urate. Some people need urate-lowering medicine as part of long-term management.
Verdict: It depends — but the claim is often overstated. Healthy eating, weight management, moderating alcohol and avoiding dehydration can all be useful. NICE also states there is insufficient evidence that any specific diet prevents flares or lowers serum urate. Some people need urate-lowering medicine as part of long-term management.
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