How does orange juice affect gout?

Orange Juice and Gout. Drinking at least one glass of orange juice per day may increase your risk for developing gout, according to a study published in November 2010 in the "Journal of the American Medical Association." Study participants who drank two or more glasses of orange juice or sugar-sweetened soda were even more likely to develop gout. read more

Orange Juice and Gout Risk Many sugar-sweetened juices can increase your risk for gout, but naturally-sweetened juices like orange juice may also be a gout risk trigger. "In the last 10 years, there has been some evidence from some studies that high fructose in fruit juices may be associated with a higher risk of gout," says Dr. Freeman. read more

The study does state that. Through its alkalizing effect, orange juice also lowered the calculated amount of poorly soluble undissociated uric acid, which could reduce the propensity to form uric acid stones. So, it appears likely that orange juice is beneficial to gout sufferers. read more