my friend has gout in his foot and was told red wine is bad for gout, why?

my friend has gout in his foot and was told red wine is bad for gout, why?
why wouldnt white wine be just as bad. could it be the different grapes? have no clue. any answers?

sopho
Red wine, meat, and alcohol can increase the amount of uric acid your body retains, and uric acid chrystals are what makes your joints hurt when you have gout.

wilsonmj1123
you get drunk and forget to fix it.

hirsutemustelid
My friend has it too. I know alcohol is bad, but I don't know why red wine would be worse than white.

chefyoma
2 points!!!

rayven8099
Because red wine, red meat, and cream sauces all cause the kidneys to produce more uric acid. Uric acid buildup in the joints is the cause of gout.

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