Gout – Foods and Supplements to Avoid / Foods and Supplements that will Help

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in a joint. It’s caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body, which forms needle-shaped crystals that inflame the joint.

Gout sufferers may want to avoid the following:

L-Arginine: In addition to rich foods and alcohol, L-Arginine can serve as a triggers.  Foods such as steak and shell fish are high in L-Arginine.  Some men use L-Arginine as an aid to heighten sustainability during intercourse, but often can backfire by causing the defilitating pain from gout.

• Livestrong.com

Salicylates: Asprin (alternative is: acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen)

• Testing.com

Meats: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Turkey, Organ meats (such as Liverwurst, kidney and brain), Meat-based gravies.

Beverages: Beer and Alcohol, Sugary drinks.

Seafood: Anchovies, Sardines, Roe (fish eggs), Herring, Mussels, Codfish, Scallops, Trout, Haddock

Vegetables: Spinach, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Mushrooms

Grains and Beans: Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils

Vitamins: Niacin and Vitamin A

Foods and Techniques that may help include:

Liquids: Drink plenty of liquids, like water. Fluids like water help remove uric acid from the body.

Vitamin C: 1500mg daily showed a 45% reduction. A natural uricosuric.

Dairy: Add low-fat dairy products to your diet. Eating more of these dairy products is associated with a decreased risk of gout. Cheese, Eggs

Breads and Grains: Breads, Grains, Cereals, Pasta, Rice

Beverages: Non-sugar drinks, Coffee, Milk and milk products

Vegetables: Tomatoes

Fruits: Almost all. Olives.

Pain: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen (avoid Salicylates: Aspirin)

Recommended Reading

The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan: The Optimal Nutrition Guide to Manage Gout

A diet plan to help you find long-term gout relief in just 28 days.

A gout-friendly diet plays a significant role in reducing painful flares for long-term treatment. Removing the guesswork out of what to eat and when, The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan kick-starts relief with a research-based meal plan and cookbook. It’s your guide to eating well and achieving optimal health.

From day one, you’ll find the support and tools you need to help understand your gout diagnosis and change your diet with fully planned meals, shopping lists, and preparation pointers. With nutrient-packed recipes that not only help with gout but also promote heart and kidney health, The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan is a big step toward pain-relief. The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan includes:

• An essential introduction to understanding gout and which foods help reduce flares.
• 4-week meal plan that maps out weekly meals and provides shopping lists, prep tips, and more.
• 75 recipes for gout-sensitive meals that are also DASH and Heart Healthy.

Feel the difference food makes in fighting off attacks and flares.