Soft drinks contains high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a sweetener that is many times more sweet than regular sugar. Studies show that those who drank 5-6 soft drinks a week had a 29% higher chance of developing gout and those that drank 2 or more soft drinks a day had a 85% chance of developing the disease.
Author and admin of Goutshare who classifies himself as a genetic gout victim who occasionally enjoys a good beer and steak. Since diagnosed with Gout at the age of 29, Alfred has been seeking to gain a greater understanding of this disease and in this process share his findings with other fellow gout sufferers in hope to bring awareness to all.