MEDICAL INSIDER
DR. CORA LIM
FOR AUGUST 27, 2023
GOUT
(Part 3)
So far, we have already discussed several sub-topics
about Gout.
Our previous articles were discussions on:
What is Gout
How Urate is Produced
What Causes Gout
What Are Symptoms of an Attack of Gout
What May a Doctor Suggest if a Person Has a Gout
Attack
The Initial Treatments for Acute Attacks of Gout
including Self-Help Measures and One’s Outlook
regarding Gout Attacks.
Today, we will focus on Dietary modifications for people
who have gout.
If you have gout, remember to AVOID the following:
Organ meats high in purine content (eg.
sweetbreads, liver, kidney)
High fructose corn syrup-sweetened sodas, other
beverages, or foods.
Alcohol overuse (defined as more than 2 servings
per day for a male and 1 serving per day for a
female) in all gout patients.
Any alcohol use in gout during periods of frequent
gout attacks, or advanced gout under poor
control.
If you have gout, remember to have a LIMIT on the
following:
Serving sizes of:
- Beef, lamb, pork
- Seafood with high purine content (eg.
sardines,
shellfish).
Servings of naturally sweet fruit juices
- Table sugar and sweetened beverages and
desserts. - Table salt, including in sauces and gravies.
- Alcohol (particularly beer, but also wine and
spirits) in all gout patients.
If you have gout, remember to ENCOURAGE:
Low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
Vegetables.