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People suffering from gout should avoid foods that have a lot of purines, such as organ and game meats, gravy, other meats in large amounts, and beer. These foods elevate levels of uric acid in the body and lead to gout, according to WebMD.
If you know you have gout, you should try to stay away from these gout triggers. 1  Foods -- Foods that are high in a substance called purines can raise the uric acid level in your blood. 2  Alcohol -- Beer and liquor can raise the uric acid level in the blood and many bring on a gout flare.