What Is The Gout Diet?

Effectiveness Of The Diet

The effectiveness of the diet depends on how closely patients follow it. There's no way to completely prevent attacks, but the gout diet can decrease the risk of flare-ups. Following the diet can also slow the production of uric acid and decrease levels in the blood. This, in turn, will lower the patient's risk of recurring gout attacks and their severity. It may also slow the progression of joint damage due to the condition. The combination of the diet, limited calories, medication, and lifestyle changes like regular exercise can help treat the condition and allow patients to achieve as well as maintain a healthy weight.