Allopurinol Prevents Obesity And Lowers Cholesterols. Posted: 02-18-07 17:12pm
Allopurinol (also called zyloprim,
zyloric, progout,...) is a xanthine
oxidoreductase inhibitor (xori) that has
been used to reduce the production of uric
acid and to prevent gout attacks.
Now, a report in 2/7/2007 issue of cell
metabolism shows that xori such as
allopurinol can block the fat formation
and may reduce the levels of lipids
(cholesterol, etc.) and oxidative stress
in obese individuals.
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 18 Location: California
Allopurinol And Lipid Levels Posted: 07-05-07 18:03pm
My lipid's were ok before I went on
allopurinol three years ago. I have not
seen a change in them either way. Maybe
the benifits come for those who have
elevated cholesterol, etc.?
By the way, I asked quite a while ago
about gout and gastric bypass. Bypass
does trigger gout in those who have that
tendency, but once the body adjusts to the
initial weight loss the gout goes into
remission in most cases. I have not had
the surgery yet, but am waiting on
insurance approval. I figure the
temporary gout pain will be worth the
other benifits to my quality and length of
life. I will have my trusty soda ready!
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JYY2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 227
Posted: 07-14-07 14:14pm
Thanks for the reply.
I have some info about anesthesia and
gout. I will post it in your earlier
thread "Gout And Gastric Bypass". I am
sure the bypass will benefit both your
gout and the general health. Take care
and good luck.
