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People suffering from gout should avoid foods that have a lot of purines, such as organ and game meats, gravy, other meats in large amounts, and beer. These foods elevate levels of uric acid in the body and lead to gout, according to WebMD.
Foods to Avoid. Bad food #1: Shellfish, red meat (only if you have gout). Why they hurt: Gout results from the build-up of uric acid in the blood, which forms crystals that painfully settle in the joints. Purine, a compound thatâs abundant in shellfish, meats, high-fat dairy foods and beer, converts to uric acid.