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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.
High-Purine Foods and Alcohol. If gout is the problem, cut back on foods high in purines since they cause an increase in uric acid. High-purine foods include anchovies, asparagus, organ meats, herring, mackerel, sardines, scallops and dried beans and peas. Alcohol can also increase uric acid, according to the National Institutes of Health.