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Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly linked to an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Gout is a joint disease which causes extreme pain and swelling. It is most common in men aged 40 and older. It is caused by excess uric acid in the blood (hyperuricaemia) which leads to uric acid crystals collecting around the joints……..

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Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly linked to an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Gout is a joint disease which causes extreme pain and swelling. It is most common in men aged 40 and older. It is caused by excess uric acid in the blood (hyperuricaemia) which leads to uric acid crystals collecting around the joints……..

Original post by Health news from medicineworld.org