Does Gout increase my risk of heart problems?

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   Monroe Mack

   August 18, 2023

   What effect does drinking beer have on gout

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      Jaime

      August 18, 2023

      One way or another, moderate to heavy alcohol consumption can pose a threat to our health. Certain conditions such as Gout and Arthritis can be triggered by the consumption of alcohol — certain types of alcohol more so than others.

      People who suffer with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Lupus are advised to stay away from beer due to the gluten content. If you have Celiac disease and consume gluten-laden beer, then the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestines. When you increase the inflammatory responses in the body, joint pain can ensue. Some peoples have a histamine intolerance. Histamine is a by-product of the brewing process and can also cause joint pain.

      Heavy beer consumption can also cause weight gain adding even more stress to the aching joints. Beer and alcohol consumption can also lead to dehydration. Dehydration can cause increased muscle soreness and joint pain further negatively impacting those suffering with Fibromyalgia. Beer contains various ingredients that could trigger the immune system reaction and directly affect any condition involving joint pain.

      Beer happens to negatively impact the Gout sufferer more so than wine and spirits. Why is this? Time and again we have stressed the point of avoiding an obsession with purine content by way of deciding how to control Gout. However, in the case of beer we are dealing with something that is both high purine AND high in acid, as well as other undesirable additives found in most American beer products. Beer gets the bulk of its purine content from brewer’s yeast, which has about three times the purines as baker’s yeast.

      Generally speaking, alcohol can trigger a Gout attack for many reasons. Not only is it acidic in nature, but it also dehydrates, strips vital nutrients, places strain on the liver and kidneys, and makes the cells of the body work harder to regenerate. When you add a high purine content to the above dangers, one is bound to face consequences.

      Sadly, we have found most American beers to contain undesirable GMO additives, and even high fructose corn syrup, raising the ‘unhealthy and risky bar’ that much higher. Do not fear a single, organic sourced beer on occasion, but if Gout free is your goal, you may want to steer clear of much beyond that.

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