Over 10 years ago, I was at the end of my rope trying to deal with gout attacks that had become frequent and severe.
I was taking prescriptions, but still having attacks at least twice a month. I also developed gouty tophi and required operations. I was miserable.
But just when I was ready to give up hope that anything could relieve my gout, I came across some intriguing information about diet.
I’ve been following this gout diet for over a decade now, and it has allowed me to live free of gout attacks ever since!
In this quick guide, I will cover everything you need to know about diary and cheese (what you can eat and what you should avoid.)
Here is everything you need to know about Cheese and gout
I love cheese … always have and always will! Back in the day of getting gout attacks, cheese was a regular part of my gout diet, just because I liked it.
Without really knowing anything about dairy for gout, cheese felt like a “safe” food to eat … a “risk-free” source of protein.
I didn’t go out of my way to either include or avoid dairy because of how it would or wouldn’t affect my gout, I just ate cheese and yogurt because I liked them.
Now I understand why dairy is an important ingredient in a healthy diet for gout relief.
But not just any dairy –
Dairy is really only considered good for gout if it is low-fat or reduced fat dairy.
What Cheese is Best for Gout?
Studies indicate that consuming low-fat dairy products, such as reduced-fat cheese, may contribute to lowering uric acid levels and potentially decreasing the likelihood of gout flare-ups.
Choose low-fat or fat-free cheeses, such as mozzarella, cottage cheese, or parmesan!
Limit the consumption of high-fat cheeses, such as brie, blue cheese, or cheddar, as they may raise uric acid levels.
Thank you!!!! Not a single gout attack since following your advice!!!!!!! I would never have believed it, Bert!!!! Thank God for you!!!! ~ Chuck
What Milk is Best for Gout?
A 2012 study, conducted in New Zealand, looked at the effects of taking an enriched skim milk supplement to provide gout relief. The study involved 120 people who’d had at least two gout flare-ups over the last four months. Participants received either lactose (milk sugar) powder, skimmed milk powder, or skimmed milk powder with added GMP (whey protein) and G600 (milk fat extract).
After three months, flare-ups had decreased in all three groups. So, good for milk!
However, people drinking the enriched skimmed milk saw the greatest reduction in gout attacks and also had greater improvement in their joint pain and in the amount of uric acid leaving their body in their urine.
What is the secret behind milk’s ability to reduce gout? Orotic acid, a compound in milk that promotes uric acid removal by the kidneys. Milk has it, and likewise products made from milk, including cheese, kefir, and yogurt, also contain it.
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Eating a “gout-killing” diet is not as straight-forward as you might think. If you are interested in the complete guide on food choices to help manage gout, check out my book What to Eat for Gout.