It’s always been thought that alcohol is one of the leading “causes” of gout. Throughout history there has been a known about the correlation between gout and alcohol and research has verified the connection.
One group of researchers studied the drinking habits of 47,150 men, noting the amount of alcohol they consume in a day. At the beginning of the said study, none of the study subjects had gout. After 12 years, researchers have documented a total of 730 confirmed cases of gout.
With the data given above, researchers have discovered that men who drink alcohol on a regular basis are more likely to develop gout as compared to their non-drinking counterparts. Drinking in excess increases your chance of getting the disease. So in the general sense of the word, yes, drinking alcohol does cause gout.
Alcohol and the Risk of Developing Gout
Researchers also discovered that alcohol, especially beer, showed the strongest association with the risk of gout. In fact, those who drink 2 or more servings of beer have 2.5 times greater chance of developing gout. Whereas, men who drink vodka, gin, whiskey and brandy are also at risk of developing gout, but the risk is a bit lower as compared to beer. Meanwhile, there was no reported association between wine consumption and the development of gout. However, some red wines (but not all!) contain oxypurines or purines, which may lead to an increased purine load.
Researchers also revealed that one serving of alcohol a day is enough to increase a person’s chance of creating a problem with gout over time. As the number of drinks consumed increases, the risk also increases.
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Drink to Your Health
Gout has a good prognosis. People suffering from gout can live a normal life with better lifestyle choices and a proactive approach to diet and nutrition.
You can prevent gout flare-ups by breathing well, staying hydrated, eating more alkaline-forming foods, managing stress, a good exercise routine and making deep and restful sleep a priority. (learn more) And since alcohol plays a role in the development of gout, it would be best to steer clear from alcoholic beverages, especially beer. You may be able to ward off gout attacks by avoiding excessive alcohol consumption.
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