Hormonal

High consumption of meat and seafood increases the risk of gout in men, whereas high consumption of dairy products, particularly low-fat dairy, decreases the risk.

If you are a man at risk for or have gout, focus your dietary changes on reducing meat and seafood intake, as these are linked to higher risk. Conversely, increasing your intake of low-fat dairy products (like skim milk and low-fat yogurt) is associated with a lower risk of gout. You do not need to restrict purine-rich vegetables or total protein intake.