gout occurs when the body has high levels of uric acid in the blood. foods that are high in purines such as meat seafood and beer will increase the uric acid in your blood and increase the risk of gout. food such as low-fat dairy products may lower your risk of gout. foods that are high in acid do not affect the amount of uric acid in the blood stream. here are some simple tips to decrease your risk of gout: avoid or limit foods high in purines such as organ meats beer and game meats. you will also want to limit the portion of meat to 2 to 3 ounces a day. eat foods such as low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt to lower your risk of gout. choose healthy foods like a variety of fruits and vegetables egg nuts and seeds for protein. drink plenty of water and other fluids to get rid of the uric acid. for more information please go to this link.
could a diet high in acidic foods such as pickles or vinegar be harmful or helpful for gout?