what are risk factors for gout?
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Certain meat Purine compounds can raise uric acid levels, which then build up in the joints and cause painful gout symptoms. Examples of meats that gout patients should avoid are bacon, turkey, goose, veal, venison, and organ meats such as liver, kidneys, or sweetbreads.
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DO: Eat Vegetable Proteins That means peas, beans, lentils, tofu as well as leafy and starchy greens. They don't raise uric acid levels and may even protect you from gout attacks.
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What increases my risk for gout? You may have been born with a decreased ability to break down and get rid of purines. Your body's ability to break down purines may be very slow. Gout is more common in men than in women.
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Beer drinking doesn't necessarily lead to gout, Jaffe says, noting that family history, genetics and overall health play a bigger role than diet in how our bodies handle purines and uric acid. But beer and other high-purine foods and drinks do affect those susceptible to gout attacks.
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Many sugar-sweetened juices can increase your risk for gout, but naturally-sweetened juices like orange juice may also be a gout risk trigger. "In the last 10 years, there has been some evidence from some studies that high fructose in fruit juices may be associated with a higher risk of gout," says Dr. Freeman.
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vegetables (according to the Mayo Clinic, vegetables high in purines — such as spinach and asparagus — do not increase the risk of gout or gout attacks) nuts (including peanut butter) low-fat/fat-free dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)
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Some studies show that vitamin C can help lower uric acid levels in people who have gout, while a 2009 study showed that the more vitamin C men took, the less likely they were to get gout. Vitamin C is readily available in supplements as well as in common foods.
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These fruits include apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, prunes, and dates. It's okay to eat these fruits if you have gout as long as you do so in moderation. Limit yourself to one to two cups per day. More importantly, avoid soda or soft drinks and juices that are sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.
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In fact, tomatoes ranked as the fourth most commonly reported trigger food for gout flares. The researchers also found an association between tomato intake and serum urate levels in both men and women. High serum urate levels have been known as a major risk factor for gout, the researchers noted.
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Drinking alcohol affects gout risk in two main ways: Some alcohol (particularly beer) is high in purines, which are then broken down into uric acid. All alcohol — including beer, wine, and hard spirits — affect processes in the kidneys that in turn impact how uric acid is eliminated in urine.
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Gout used to be called a “disease of the rich,” linked to overindulging in meats, sugars and wines. Cases of gout have more than doubled in recent decades, and are highly correlated with metabolic disorders. Avoiding oxalates, fructose, alcohol and high-sugar diets can help prevent gout.
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The body converts purines into uric acid. Gout can occur whenever there is too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is normally expelled in the urine, but high levels can form sharp crystals in the joints, causing inflammation and intense pain.
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Purine compounds can raise uric acid levels, which then build up in the joints and cause painful gout symptoms. Examples of meats that gout patients should avoid are bacon, turkey, goose, veal, venison, and organ meats such as liver, kidneys, or sweetbreads. Meatlovers should try to stick to chicken and duck, instead.
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The higher the uric acid level, the higher the risk, the study found. Research links gout to an increased risk of several types of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat.
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Do: Eat Citrus Vitamin C decreases uric acid levels and can help prevent gout attacks. Most studies suggest getting at least 500 mg per day. Since fruit also contains fructose, which is linked with increased uric acid levels, opt for lower-fructose options.