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A sore kind of arthritis, gout is a condition wherein there are increased levels of uric acid in the body. Uric acid, that is converted to crystals that form and grow in joints, leads to the pain of gout. Uric acid is caused from purines that naturally occur in one’s system. Purine levels could increase in the body because of consuming foods like herring, anchovies, like mushrooms, asparagus, and organ meats, which causes uric acid levels to rise. Continue reading →