McAllen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/19/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.0 miles away from the McAllen city center .
Excess iron has definitely been shown to cause gout, though it is not well known in the medical profession. It may cause other inflammatory problems, but the key word is EXCESS. Excess of anything is rarely good. Some calories = good, excess calories = obesity. Some uric acid = good, excess uric acid = gout.
Posted by in Gout. ANSWER: Wine does not cause gout. Gout is a painful arthritic condition that results when too much uric acid builds up in the body. The uric acid forms crystals, which settle in the joints and generally attack the big toe, instep, heel, ankle, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows.