Thu, Nov-29-18, 04:41
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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Great article on DietDoctor!
https://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=476788
This section in particular appears to be influenced by Dr. Westman. In the clinic, for patients with a History of Gout....
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As a bonus, these lifestyle modifications have many other positive effects on weight and health. However, if they are not enough, the drug allopurinol is highly effective in preventing gout.8
Given that there may be a temporary rise in uric acid during the first few weeks on a strict low carb diet, people who’ve previously had troublesome gout attacks may want to consider using the drug allopurinol while starting low carb, starting taking the drug at least a week in advance, to minimize any risk of a new gout attack.
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Discussion of above gout guide: https://forum.lowcarber.org/archive...p/t-476914.html
Also the Gary Taubes "missing chapter" and Chris Kresser on the topic: https://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=451058 |