What Causes Gout?
10. How Can You Prevent Gout?
Understanding the risk factors that cause gout can help people come up with strategies to lengthen the time between attacks or to avoid developing the condition to begin with. This can include limiting the consumption of alcohol, seafood, and red meat protein products.
Additionally, people, if obese, should try to lower their body weight in a healthy manner. Losing weight too quickly can actually cause uric acid levels to rise, potentially causing an attack. Substituting sugary drinks that contain fructose with plenty of water can also help people better manage gout.
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