subject: Soda Increases Risk of Gout; Diet Soda Does Not [print this page] Researchers compared the answers to when the same questions were asked over a two-day control period. The results showed that high temperature and high humidity were associated with an increased risk of recurrent gout attacks. The risk increased two-fold when the maximum daily temperature increased from 0-53 degrees to 87-105 degrees Farenheit. Similarly the risk went up when humidity increased. Barometric pressure and precipitation appeared not to have any effect on the risk of recurrent gout attacks. Researchers concluded that it's important for gout sufferers to drink more fluids when it's hot and humid.
Soda Increases Risk of Gout; Diet Soda Does Not
By: Chris Randon
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