Do you know that 1/3 of purines comes from your diet? Purines will be converted into uric acid and this can form crystals in the joints (when the level is too high). Your body is unable to remove that excess acid and you end up with pain! Now you can see why managing a diet is essential for all gout sufferers. Generally, there are three main types of foods. Some foods are beneficial (they decrease the risk of gout flares or lower down uric acid) others are negative (they do completely opposite than the first type) and third ones are … Continue reading Peaches and Gout – Are Peaches Good for Gout?