Frequently Asked Questions about Gout
Everything you need to know about gout, diet and using Gout-Cha!
🍽️ Food and Gout
What foods to avoid when you have gout?
Foods high in purines should be limited as they increase uric acid in the blood. Here are the main foods to avoid:
- Red meats: beef, lamb, pork (>150-200mg purines/100g)
- Organ meats: liver, kidneys, sweetbreads (very high in purines)
- Seafood: anchovies, sardines, mackerel, mussels, shrimp
- Game: deer, wild boar, pheasant
- Alcohol: beer (very high in purines), spirits
- Sugary drinks: sodas with fructose
- Rich sauces: concentrated meat broths
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What foods to eat when you have gout?
Favor foods low in purines (<50mg/100g) to control your uric acid:
- Dairy products: skim milk, plain yogurt, cottage cheese (protective effect)
- Fruits: cherries (reduce inflammation), bananas, apples, oranges
- Vegetables: all are allowed, even those rich in plant purines
- Whole grains: brown rice, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta
- Eggs: very low in purines
- Poultry: chicken, turkey (in moderation)
- Water: 2-3 liters per day to eliminate uric acid
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What foods are high in purines?
Foods are classified according to their purine content:
🔴 Very high (>200mg/100g) - AVOID
Anchovies, sardines, liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, concentrated broth
🟠 High (150-200mg/100g) - LIMIT
Red meats, game, certain fish (salmon, trout), seafood
🟡 Moderate (50-150mg/100g) - MODERATION
Poultry, legumes, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach
🟢 Low (<50mg/100g) - ALLOWED
Dairy products, fruits, eggs, grains, most vegetables
What anti-gout diet to follow?
The anti-gout diet is based on 5 essential pillars:
Limit purines
Aim for less than 400mg of purines per day
Hydrate abundantly
Drink 2-3 liters of water per day
Avoid alcohol
Especially beer and spirits
Maintain a healthy weight
Lose weight gradually if necessary
Increase dairy products
Proven protective effect
💊 Uric Acid Management
How to reduce uric acid naturally?
Here are 8 scientifically proven natural methods:
- Hydration: Drink 2-3L water/day
- Cherries: 10-12 cherries/day reduce crisis risk by 35%
- Coffee: 4 cups/day can reduce uric acid by 5-10%
- Vitamin C: 500mg/day helps eliminate uric acid
- Weight loss: Each kilo lost reduces uric acid
- Limit fructose: Avoid sodas and sweet juices
- Dairy products: 2-3 servings/day
- Regular exercise: 30min/day improves metabolism
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Gout attack: what to do?
In case of acute gout attack, follow these steps:
Take your treatment
Prescribed anti-inflammatories at first symptoms
Rest the joint
Elevate the affected limb
Apply cold
Ice 15-20 minutes, 3-4 times per day
Hydrate
Drink 3-4L of water to eliminate uric acid
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📱 Using Gout-Cha!
How does Gout-Cha! work?
Ask questions about foods, receive personalized advice
Detailed purine content, quick search
Purines consumed, hydration, graphs
Complete history with CSV export
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