Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, which form sharp crystals in the joints. While genetics play a role, diet is one of the strongest triggers for ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MDKey TakeawaysEating low-fat dairy can help reduce uric acid levels.Drinking water can reduce recurrent gout attacks by up to 46%.Organ meats and red meats can ...

People who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new research from New Zealand's University of Otago that has, for the first time, found a biological ...