Your coffee may help prevent gout
Earlier this week, I wrote about Maurice Cheeks and his speaking out about the painful condition, gout (4-time NBA All-Star/Philadelphia 76ers coach, Maurice Cheeks lives with gout). Gout is a painful disorder that usually affects the joint just under the big toe, but it can occur in other joints as well. 
Now, there’s news that regular coffee drinking may reduce the risk of developing gout. According to a the results of a 12-year study reported in the June issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, long-term consumption of coffee appears to result in a reduced risk for gout in men who are over 40 years old.
Decaffeinated coffee showed a reduction too, but it was modest compared with regular coffee. No difference was seen among people who drank tea or other caffeinated beverages.
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1 opinion for Your coffee may help prevent gout
Hope Wilbanks
May 28, 2008 at 10:48 am
If this is true, then my husband and I should never have to worry about gout. ;) Good to know there are some healthy benefits to coffee! :)
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