The report comes after a long-term study that included almost 90,000 female nurses in the US for over a 26-year period, during which researchers monitored their health and dietary habits. Almost 900 nurses developed gout during that time.
While analysing the beverage intake, researchers found that women who had consumed larger amounts of coffee during that period were at less risk. Researchers didn’t know the reason of the positive effect of coffee. However, the theory is that it can reduce insulin levels in the blood.
“Long-term consumption of coffee is associated with a lower risk of gout in women,” researchers said.
Gout develops when uric acid, a natural byproduct, is not disposed of properly by the body, and it’s known that there’s a link between higher insulin and higher uric acid.
Although there is a genetic predisposition to it, diet and excess in alcoholic drinks can also trigger the condition. Gout attacks can produce unbearable pain and can last up to a week.
There are also studies that suggest that gout could be an early warning of heart disease.
Source: City News Post
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