Non-pharmacological and Food Gout Management: Current and Future Directions

Gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by the deposition of sodium monourate crystals in the synovial joints and soft tissues. Current guidelines focus more on aggressive drug therapy for the treatment of gout, while less attention is paid to recommendations for lifestyle changes and appropriate nutrition. This literature review provides a thorough analysis of the lifestyle impact, foods and food components on the risk of hyperuricemia developing, gout and its clinical manifestations, based on the most recent studies. The mechanisms underlying the influence of the characteristics of certain products on the level of serum uric acid are considered. The importance of dietary counseling for patients with gout, the need for weight control and regular moderate exercise to improve the prognosis of the course of this disease are emphasized.