Lowers systemic inflammation , easing joint pain and swelling Improves circulation , helping the body clear uric acid more effectively Supports kidney health , reducing serum urate buildup Reduces serum uric acid concentrations , which can decrease flare frequency Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease , a common issue in gout patients Helps the body respond better to urate-lowering therapy and other treatments Minimizes damage from free radicals produced by smoking These outcomes are not limited to heavy smokers
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Philip Morris's own clinical data, which the FDA scrutinised before authorising IQOS in the US in 2020 as a "modified risk tobacco product", showed reductions in many of the harmful chemicals associated with smoking
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