Is coffee bad for gout?

And true coffee addicts -- those who drank six cups a day or more -- had nearly a 60% lower risk of gout. Caffeine, whether from coffee, tea, or both, was not related to gout risk. Tea, it turned out, did not decrease gout risk. read more

Beer is especially bad for you if you tend to get gout symptoms because it is high in alcohol and brewer's yeast, both of which may trigger gout pain. Alcohol and Gout Risk Although beer may be the worst drink for gout, any alcoholic beverage can trigger gout symptoms in people who are prone to the disease. read more

Decaf coffee also modestly lowered gout risk, but tea didn’t have any effect, suggesting that something other than caffeine is responsible for the effect on gout. read more