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What are the best natural treatments for gout?
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The best natural treatments for gout include reducing your intake of foods rich in purines, such as organ meats, anchovies and sardines; increasing your intake of foods high in potassium like bananas, avocados and spinach; drinking plenty of water; taking a supplement containing allopurinol (a medication used to treat gout); avoiding alcohol and tobacco; and using topical creams or gels that contain colchicine.