Medical News Today
29 Jan 2022
Gout is a form of arthritis that can happen when too much uric acid in the body causes crystals to form in the joints, resulting in pain and inflammation.
Diet plays an important role in gout as certain foods can cause excess uric acid, or hyperuricemia.
Eating a healthy diet and avoiding becoming overweight can help someone manage their symptoms.
PURINES, which are present in animal and plant foods, may worsen the symptoms of gout because the body converts them into uric acid.
Consuming animal-based foods that are high in purines might increase the risk of developing gout.
However, eating plant-based foods that contain purines does not appear to have the same effect. Additionally, dairy products, foods high in vitamin C, soy products, and certain plant oils may actually reduce the risk of developing gout.
The following foods contain purines:
Red meats, such as beef, pork, and lamb.
Organ meats, including liver and kidneys.
Seafood, such as mussels, scallops, anchovies, sardines, trout, shrimp and tuna.
Alcohol, especially beer.
People with gout should try to limit or avoid these foods.
Foods with a high glycemic index like white bread, pasta, rice, cakes, biscuits, cookies, pancakes, and sweet treats, potatoes, and bananas, can spike blood sugar and contribute to weight gain — a risk factor for gout.
Fasting may trigger gout symptoms if a fasting person becomes dehydrated.
People with gout should take special precautions when fasting to make sure that they drink enough fluids.
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