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2. Lysine - Wikipedia

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   Lysine (symbol Lys or K) [2] is an α-amino acid that is a precursor to many proteins.It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH + 3 form when dissolved in water), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO − form when dissolved in water), and a side chain lysyl ((CH 2) 4 NH 2), classifying it as a basic, charged (at physiological pH), aliphatic ...

3. Gout - Wikipedia

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   Gout is due to persistently elevated levels of uric acid (urate) in the blood (hyperuricemia). [4] [7] This occurs from a combination of diet, other health problems, and genetic factors. [3] [4] At high levels, uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, resulting in an attack of gout. [3]

4. Managing Out-of-Control Chronic Gout: Going Beyond Oral ...

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   Gout is a serious and painful form of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood. “It is a very common form of arthritis,” says rheumatologist Dr. Orrin Troum. “Pain ...

5. Uric acid - Wikipedia

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   Uric acid is a heterocyclic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen with the formula C 5 H 4 N 4 O 3. It forms ions and salts known as urates and acid urates, such as ammonium acid urate. Uric acid is a product of the metabolic breakdown of purine nucleotides, and it is a normal component of urine. [ 1 ]

6. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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   Aspirin taken at doses of ≤325 mg and ≤100 mg per day for ≥2 days can increase the odds of suffering a gout attack by 81% and 91% respectively. This effect may potentially be worsened by high purine diets, diuretics, and kidney disease, but is eliminated by the urate lowering drug allopurinol. [183]

7. I'm a heart surgeon. These are 6 things I avoid for my own ...

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   Smoking and vaping. Smoking injures the lining of blood vessels — not just in the heart, but also to the brain, so it increases heart attack and stroke risk, London says. Also, nicotine is a ...

8. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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   There is no known cure for arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include physical therapy, exercise and diet, orthopedic bracing, and oral and topical medications. [2] [90] Joint replacement surgery may be required to repair damage, restore function, or relieve pain. [2]

9. Preventive healthcare - Wikipedia

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   Immunization against diseases is a key preventive healthcare measure. Preventive healthcare, or prophylaxis, is the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases. [ 1 ] Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices, and are dynamic processes that begin before ...