Doctors from Japan talked about four factors that reduce the risk of gout in men

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Doctors from Japan talked about four good habits that can prevent gout in men. According to experts, the appearance of the disease is influenced by the body mass index.

Doctors conducted an experiment, examining the health of approximately 45,000 men. They found that reducing body weight, abstaining from alcohol, taking diuretics and proper nutrition reduce the risk of gout by more than 70%.

Researchers took into account four factors and were able to identify , that the lowest risk of the disease was in people with a BMI of no more than 25 units. Experts noted the same results in those who decided to give up alcohol and diuretics. Experts also included in the list the beneficial properties of the DASH diet, which involves adding to the diet foods rich in fiber, minerals and proteins, and reducing the consumption of dishes with a large amount of fat.

It is worth noting that doctors warn that with if you want to get rid of extra pounds, it is not recommended to hurry. Sudden weight loss can cause health problems. Normally, a person can lose from 0.5 to 1 kg in 7 days.