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Beer (‘regular’ type, various brands)

Also listed as: Beer, ‘regular’ type, various brands

Beer (‘regular’ type, various brands) is high in purines or a known trigger. It is best avoided, especially during a flare.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 240 g, which delivers 20 mg of purines, about 5% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
240 g
Purine / serving
20 mg
% daily purine
5%

Why grade E

High in purines or a known trigger. Best avoided, especially during a flare.

Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how your kidneys clear it. It is an independent gout trigger regardless of purine content.

Alcohol trigger

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium
8.5 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: medium
0.29 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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