What is a low purine diet?

Hi

Purine's are found in some meats (game) and some vegetables (like mushrooms!). Uric acid in the body is also made worse by drinking alcohol.

These days we do not prescribe low purine diets, we simply encourage those with Gout to moderate their intake of alcohol and take the medication prescribed by their doctor. Current tablets are very effective at making Gout better. This has not always been the case, but is the most common treatment now.

Dr P