4. Alcohol
Alcohol should be avoided if you have gout. The breakdown of purines in alcohol, such as beer and wine, leads to higher levels of uric acid in the body, which can cause a gout flare-up. If you are living with gout, reducing or eliminating alcohol from your diet can help reduce the frequency and severity of gout attacks. This is especially true of beer, since it has higher levels of purines than other types of alcohol. In addition, drinking alcohol can make it harder for your body to process uric acid, which can further increase the risk of gout. Therefore, avoiding alcohol is one of the most important steps you can take to manage gout.