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Urate can slow Parkinson's

Posted: Apr 15th 2008 5:00PM by Maggie Vink
Filed under: Health in the Media, Healthy Aging, Vitamins and Supplements

A recent study suggests that high levels of urate in the blood stream can slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Urate is a salt derived from uric acid, a natural substance in the body. High levels of urate or uric acid can lead to other conditions, such as gout.

Previous research noted that people with a higher natural level of urate had a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's. For this study, researchers followed 800 people with mild Parkinson's symptoms. Those who had higher levels of urate were about half the risk of their symptoms worsening. At the end of the study, none of the patients with naturally high urate levels required other medications to control the Parkinson's yet.

A nutritional supplement called inosine converts to urate once it's ingested, but further study is necessary to determine whether the supplement could be helpful for Parkinson's patients.

Genes may play a role in gout

Posted: Mar 10th 2008 2:35PM by Maggie Vink
Filed under: General Health

Gout is a painful condition caused by inflammation due to a build-up of uric acid on the joints. It frequently affects the big toe, but can affect nearly any joint such as ankles, fingers, or knees. Diet and alcohol can trigger a gout attack, but a recent study reveals that genetics can also play a role.

Researchers found a gene variation which makes it harder for the body to properly remove uric acid from the bloodstream. The finding could have a big impact on diagnosis and treatment for gout. And, it can help gout patients who eat right and refrain from drinking pinpoint a reason they developed the condition.



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