Thinking about pairing that cold beer with the steak you just ordered? Think again! Drinking alcohol especially beer four times a week increases the risk of gout by 25%. Men who drink at least two beers a day were 200% more likely to develop gout! Although alcohols should be avoided in general, beer resides on top of the purine charts for alcohol and should be consumed moderately.
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.