Gout, the Ailment of Kings, Now Afflicts the Middle Class - NYTimes.com: "
"Often called the “disease of kings” because of its association with the rich foods and copious alcohol once available only to aristocrats, gout is staging a middle-class comeback as American society grows older and heavier."
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"Gout is caused by the buildup of a chemical called uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is formed by the breakdown of purines, which are components of DNA, RNA and some other important molecules in the body.
Some types of meat and fish, as well as beer, are particularly rich in purines and can raise the risk of gout. There is also evidence that sugary soft drinks raise the risk.
When uric acid levels get too high, the chemical can form needlelike crystals that accumulate in joints."
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