Gout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful,
inflamed joints. If it is not controlled, gout can cause severe
damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by
too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a
strict diet, but now there are medicines that can control it.
These medicines have largely replaced the need to restrict what
you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with
your gout. If you want to try an eating plan for gout, this
information can help you learn more about how to eat in ways
that may help you keep your gout under control and still get the
nutrition you need. To help control your Purines are chemical
compounds that are broken down into uric acid. High levels of
uric acid can cause Most purines are made by the body, but some
come from foods. Eating foods that have a lot of purines can
raise uric acid levels in the body, which may make your gout
worse. Foods that are high in purines include: On a low-purine
diet, you can still d