10 Foods To Avoid for Gout Diet

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Gout Diet Food to Avoid #9: Liver

Not only is liver high in purines, but when it is broken down, the uric acid develops as a by-product and accumulates in the bloodstream, making it difficult for the kidneys to remove. Eating organ meat causes urate crystals to form within the body, especially in the joints, leading to symptoms of gout.

Organ meats are considered healthy because they are exceedingly nutrient dense. Although organ meats are rich in multivitamins, the amount of purines counter it’s benefits for those who have gout. Organ meats are one of the biggest culprits in developing gout and can trigger a gout attack.

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