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31 articles available · New articles published every week
Low-Purine Foods: The Complete Chart for Gout
Nutrition · June 29, 2026 · 6 min

Low-Purine Foods: The Complete Chart for Gout

Discover the complete chart of low-purine foods to manage gout effectively. Learn what to eat and avoid to reduce uric acid levels naturally.

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Gout vs Pseudogout: 6 Key Differences to Know
Diagnosis · June 19, 2026 · 7 min

Gout vs Pseudogout: 6 Key Differences to Know

Gout or pseudogout? Crystals, affected joints, age, the role of diet and treatments: the guide to never confuse these two types of arthritis again.

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Coffee & Hydration for Gout: Myth or Reality?
Hydration · June 4, 2026 · 5 min

Coffee & Hydration for Gout: Myth or Reality?

Does coffee trigger or prevent gout? Discover the science behind coffee and hydration's role in managing uric acid levels and reducing gout attack risk.

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136 Easy & Delicious Gout-Friendly Recipes
Nutrition · June 1, 2026 · 12 min

136 Easy & Delicious Gout-Friendly Recipes

Discover 136 tasty gout-friendly recipes that help lower uric acid levels. Enjoy flavorful meals without triggering painful gout attacks every day.

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Purine-Free Beer: Does It Really Exist?
Nutrition · May 25, 2026 · 5 min

Purine-Free Beer: Does It Really Exist?

Can gout sufferers drink beer safely? We examine whether purine-free beer truly exists and what it means for uric acid levels and gout management.

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Olive Oil and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips
Nutrition · May 11, 2026 · 5 min

Olive Oil and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips

Discover how olive oil can help manage gout symptoms, reduce inflammation, and support uric acid levels. Expert tips for including it in your diet.

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Tomato Sauce and Gout: Risks and Practical Tips
Nutrition · April 6, 2026 · 5 min

Tomato Sauce and Gout: Risks and Practical Tips

Can tomato sauce trigger gout attacks? Discover the link between tomatoes, uric acid, and gout, plus practical tips to enjoy meals safely.

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Gout Treatment: Why Patients Stop Their Therapy
Treatment · March 30, 2026 · 6 min

Gout Treatment: Why Patients Stop Their Therapy

Discover the main reasons why gout patients abandon their treatment and how to improve adherence for better long-term uric acid control and fewer flares.

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Cherry Juice and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips
Nutrition · March 28, 2026 · 5 min

Cherry Juice and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips

Discover how cherry juice can help reduce gout flares, lower uric acid levels, and ease inflammation. Expert tips on dosage and best practices for gout relief.

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Do Tomatoes Raise Uric Acid? What Gout Research Shows
Nutrition · March 26, 2026 · 5 min

Do Tomatoes Raise Uric Acid? What Gout Research Shows

Do tomatoes raise uric acid or trigger gout flares? What the research actually shows about the tomato–uric acid link, and how much is safe to eat.

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Why 80% of Users Abandon Food Tracking Apps
Health Innovation · October 12, 2025 · 12 min

Why 80% of Users Abandon Food Tracking Apps

Scientific analysis of food tracking app failures and the emergence of AI-powered conversational approaches.

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Gout Diet Program: Complete Guide + 7-Day Menu
Therapeutic Nutrition · April 12, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Diet Program: Complete Guide + 7-Day Menu

Complete diet program for gout: allowed/forbidden foods, detailed 7-day menu, practical tips. Reduce your attacks by 40%.

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Gout Attack: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Emergency Medicine · June 22, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Attack: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Complete medical guide on gout attacks: recognizing symptoms, understanding causes and applying effective emergency treatments.

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Acute Gout Attack: Symptoms and Emergency Treatments
Emergency · September 9, 2025 · 8 min

Acute Gout Attack: Symptoms and Emergency Treatments

Complete medical guide on acute gout attacks: recognizing symptoms, emergency treatments, effective medications and prevention.

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How to Naturally Reduce Uric Acid?
Natural Treatment · September 3, 2025 · 8 min

How to Naturally Reduce Uric Acid?

Discover 8 scientifically proven methods to naturally reduce your uric acid level and prevent gout attacks.

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High-Purine Foods: Complete Guide and Menus
Nutrition · August 20, 2025 · 8 min

High-Purine Foods: Complete Guide and Menus

Scientific guide to high-purine foods to avoid with gout. Classifications, sample menus and validated nutritional advice.

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How to Diagnose Gout: Exams and Analyses
Diagnosis · July 8, 2025 · 8 min

How to Diagnose Gout: Exams and Analyses

Complete medical guide to diagnosing gout: biological analyses, clinical exams, diagnostic criteria and result interpretation by healthcare professionals.

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Gout Treatments: Medication and Natural Guide
Treatment · July 28, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Treatments: Medication and Natural Guide

Discover all effective treatments for gout: medications, natural remedies and expert advice to relieve pain.

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Gout Complications: Risks and Prevention
Complications · August 13, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Complications: Risks and Prevention

Discover serious gout complications (tophi, arthritis, kidney failure) and scientifically validated effective prevention strategies.

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Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Gout? (It Still Has Purines)
Nutrition · April 13, 2025 · 8 min

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Gout? (It Still Has Purines)

Non-alcoholic beer can still raise uric acid: 30–48mg purines per can. Can it cause a gout flare, how much is safe, and what doctors actually recommend.

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Does Coffee Protect Against Gout? 2024 Studies
Prevention · July 11, 2025 · 8 min

Does Coffee Protect Against Gout? 2024 Studies

Discover the latest scientific studies on the protective effects of coffee against gout. Harvard analyses and recommendations.

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Gout Attack Duration: With and Without Treatment
Diagnosis · May 10, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Attack Duration: With and Without Treatment

Discover how long a gout attack lasts, factors that influence its duration and how to speed up recovery.

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Gout Attack: Should You Use Heat or Cold?
Emergency · August 21, 2025 · 6 min

Gout Attack: Should You Use Heat or Cold?

Scientific answer to the most asked question during an attack: ice or heat? Discover why cold is your best ally and how to apply it correctly.

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Hereditary Gout: Understanding Genetic Factors
Understanding · July 15, 2025 · 8 min

Hereditary Gout: Understanding Genetic Factors

Discover why gout is hereditary in 90% of cases. Analysis of genes involved, family risk factors and adapted prevention.

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Tomatoes and Gout: Only 11mg Purines (Sauce and Canned Too)
Nutrition · July 22, 2025 · 8 min

Tomatoes and Gout: Only 11mg Purines (Sauce and Canned Too)

Tomato purine content is just 11mg per 100g — safe for gout. What about tomato sauce, canned tomatoes and juice? A 2023 study of 4,500 patients has the answer.

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Nighttime Gout Attack: Why and How to React?
Emergency · May 14, 2025 · 8 min

Nighttime Gout Attack: Why and How to React?

Gout attacks often occur at night. Discover the causes of this phenomenon and emergency actions to quickly relieve pain.

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How to Adapt Your Diet During a Gout Attack?
Nutrition · August 14, 2025 · 8 min

How to Adapt Your Diet During a Gout Attack?

Discover foods to favor and avoid during a gout attack to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Complete medical nutritional guide.

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How Much Purine Per Day With Gout? Safe Daily Limits + Table
Nutrition · June 19, 2025 · 8 min

How Much Purine Per Day With Gout? Safe Daily Limits + Table

Daily purine intake with gout: 100-150mg per day during a flare, 300-400mg in remission. Easy per-meal calculation + food purine table to prevent 70% of attacks.

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Anti-Gout Menu: What to Eat During Acute Attack?
Nutrition · July 7, 2025 · 12 min

Anti-Gout Menu: What to Eat During Acute Attack?

Discover the ideal menu to adopt during an acute gout attack. Recommended foods, foods to avoid and scientifically validated nutritional advice.

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Gout Diet Program: Complete and Delicious 7-Day Menu
Nutrition · June 15, 2025 · 12 min

Gout Diet Program: Complete and Delicious 7-Day Menu

Gout diet program with detailed 7-day menu, delicious low-purine recipes, practical nutritional advice. Reduce your attacks naturally.

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