One interesting study suggests that Vitamin C taken by mouth can decrease the number of gout attacks which are caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The higher the dose (up to 1,000 mg), the fewer the attacks. This is definitely an option for many, although it does not address the fact that high uric acid is itself a risk factor for heart disease and Vitamin C does NOT lower uric acid. Whether it will prove to lower cardiovascular risk in those with gout as well remains to be s...
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