An important question for patients and providers is whether and to what extent dietary interventions, diet supplements or weight loss can help to prevent incident gout or manage existing gout. Evidence is emerging, but randomized trials are still needed to fill this important knowledge gap.
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Morgan, S.L., Singh, J.A. How do dietary interventions affect serum urate and gout?. Nat Rev Rheumatol 17, 191–192 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41584-021-00576-4
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