Joint health strategies prioritize the management of inflammatory arthritis, rehabilitation for MCL injuries, and reducing peripheral edema through nutrition.
Uric acid is the byproduct of protein digestion, and in healthy individuals, it is removed from the blood stream and excreted by the kidneys. Excess uric acid is deposited in the joints in crystal form and creates a painful arthritic condition known as gout.
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Tennis elbow is a term given to a condition that develops in the outer portion of the elbow, affecting the nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscle of the arm. Although identified more than 100 years ago, tennis players account for only a small percentage of patients suffering from this condition.
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The breakdown of foods high in protein into chemicals known as purines are responsible for the production of uric acid in the body.
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A byproduct of protein consumption, uric acid, one of the agents contributing to symptoms of gout, can be controlled without drugs by changes in diet. Uric acid is eliminated from the blood stream into the kidneys and then excreted normally.
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