Drink plenty of water
Reduce high-purine foods
Avoid sugary drinks and fructose
Limit alcohol, especially beer
Maintain a healthy body weight
Exercise regularly
Eat more low-fat dairy products
Increase intake of vegetables and whole grains
Choose lean proteins
Avoid organ meats and red meat
Limit shellfish and certain seafood
Take prescribed uric acid–lowering medicines
Take prescribed medicines for gout or related conditions
Manage kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure
Get regular blood tests to monitor uric acid levels