What are the most important foods to avoid if I have a bad case of gout?
A. Excessive alcohol intake is the most commom culprit. It is usually hard to eat enough foods loaded with purines to elevate the uric acid and trigger a gout attack. The most commonly associated food sources of purines come from organ meats, such as liver, brain, kidneys and sweetbreads. Sardines and anchovies also are high in purines.
