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last updated: February 25, 2008 04:14:04 AM
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Gout is the most common cause of inflammatory arthritis in men. It is brought on by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the soft tissues of the body, including the joints. Uric acid is a breakdown product of metabolism in the body, especially the metabolism of certain foods. Although gout can affect multiple tissues, it often presents as an exquisitely painful foot or big toe (also called podagra).
So, what can we now advise you to help lower your risk of gout?
Eliminate sugared drinks from your diet, including sodas and juices.
Read your food labels and try to minimize any processed foods with added high-fructose corn syrup.
Limit your intake of meat and fish, which can both increase uric acid in the blood; if you need more protein, increase your intake of vegetable protein or non-fat and low-fat dairy products, which have been shown to lower gout risk.
Limit your intake of alcohol.
-- Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden of the Sutter Downtown Integrative Medicine program in Sacramento.
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