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Can megadoses of vitamins, particularly b3 (niacin) over 12 months cause gout? talking 400% above rda on niacin alone.
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Gout: Gout is a condition involving high uric acid in the system, causing crystals to form in joints, especially the great toe. Large doses of vitamins do not cause gout.
Answered 2/24/2014
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No: No they cannot but elevated lipids are associated with an increased risk of gout.
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