Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions that come up most when you are managing gout. No hype, no fear, just what the evidence says.

What to do during a flare

A calm, sourced guide to a gout attack: what helps in the moment, what to avoid, what not to do with your medication, and when to see a doctor.

The foods and habits research supports, plus an honest read on cherry juice, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and other popular remedies.

What to drink and what to skip, from coffee and water to sugary juice and sports drinks, plus how much hydration actually helps.

The honest answer to why you can eat clean and still flare, and how diet and urate-lowering medication actually divide the work.

A realistic full day built from our graded database that stays well within the daily purine budget, with a grocery list.

Beer vs. wine vs. spirits, ranked by risk, and the honest answer on whether any amount is safe.

Why high-purine vegetables like spinach and lentils are usually fine, while meat and seafood purines are the ones to watch.