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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">349</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41228</article-id>
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      <article-categories>
        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Family Medicine</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Prevention of Recurrent Gout Attacks&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Taju</surname>
            <given-names>Khalid Ghazi</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Aldossari</surname>
            <given-names>Abdulrahman Saad</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Almuhanna</surname>
            <given-names>Faisal Mohammed</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Harazi</surname>
            <given-names>Ghassan Khalid Al</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshammasi</surname>
            <given-names>Basmah Baqer</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alharthi</surname>
            <given-names>Lein Hassan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Almubarak</surname>
            <given-names>Mohammed Hassan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>26</day>
        <month>12</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
      <fpage>863</fpage>
      <lpage>868</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Gout, a chronic inflammatory arthritis, results from hyperuricemia and the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints, leading to recurrent episodes of pain and swelling. Dietary patterns and lifestyle factors are critical in managing and preventing gout attacks. High-purine foods, including red and organ meats and certain seafood, are significant contributors to elevated serum uric acid levels, while low-purine diets, dairy products, and plant-based proteins have protective effects. Fructose, commonly found in sugar-sweetened beverages, exacerbates hyperuricemia, whereas proper hydration and antioxidant-rich foods, such as cherries and citrus fruits, support urate clearance and reduce inflammation. Weight management plays a pivotal role, as obesity is associated with systemic inflammation and reduced renal uric acid excretion. Even modest weight loss achieved through dietary changes and physical activity has been shown to lower serum uric acid levels and reduce the frequency of gout flares. Aerobic exercises, such as walking and swimming, are particularly effective for gout patients, while resistance training offers complementary benefits, including improved joint strength and metabolic health. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods, such as omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and curcumin, further enhance gout management by mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress. These dietary components also influence xanthine oxidase activity, reducing uric acid production. A balanced approach combining dietary modifications, weight control, and regular physical activity provides a sustainable and effective strategy for managing gout, especially in populations prone to recurrent attacks. Integrating these measures into clinical practice not only addresses the immediate symptoms of gout but also improves overall metabolic health, reducing the burden of comorbidities. This holistic approach highlights the significance of lifestyle interventions as an adjunct to pharmacological therapy in achieving long-term disease control and enhancing patient outcomes.&#13;
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      </abstract>
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        <kwd>Gout</kwd>
        <kwd> hyperuricemia</kwd>
        <kwd> diet</kwd>
        <kwd> weight management</kwd>
        <kwd> inflammation</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
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