Women and Gout: What You Need to Know

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Can post-menopausal women be at risk for a condition traditionally seen as a male disease? Join Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House as she breaks the myth and sheds light on how gout and high uric acid levels can significantly affect women. Discover the crucial role of estrogen in protecting against gout and how its decline post-menopause can lead to painful symptoms. Dr. Thacker dives into the science of purines, dietary influences, genetic, and lifestyle factors, and why women often face misdiagnoses.
Transform your understanding of gout management with Dr. Thacker's comprehensive prevention strategies. Learn how to make smarter dietary choices, recognizing the impact of alcohol, certain medications, and high-purine foods. Dr. Thacker identifies foods to avoid and those that can help manage the condition, emphasizing the importance of hydration and a balanced diet.

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Chapters

1. Women and Gout: What You Need to Know (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Gout and High Uric Acid (00:00:06)

3. Preventing Gout With Nutrition (00:12:59)

4. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:21:53)

5. (Cont.) Preventing Gout With Nutrition (00:22:40)

6. Managing Gout Symptoms and Treatment (00:24:18)