With 0mg/100g of purine, Cola falls into the moderate category — fine occasionally, but not an everyday staple for gout. Sugary drinks — especially those sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup — are among the worst triggers for gout. Fructose is broken down into uric acid, and liquid fructose is absorbed faster than solid food, causing sharper uric acid spikes.
Cola should be eaten in moderation with gout. It contains 0mg of purine per 100g (moderate range: 50–150mg). It can be part of a gout-friendly diet, but keep portions reasonable and not daily.
People who drink 5–8 glasses of water a day are less likely to experience gout symptoms. During a flare, the Arthritis Foundation recommends increasing to 16 glasses per day to help flush uric acid. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic]
Sugary drinks — especially those sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup — are major gout triggers. Fructose is broken down in the body to release purines. The Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic both list sugary drinks as top gout-triggering foods. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic] Water, unsweetened tea, and coffee are all safer choices.
People who drink 5–8 glasses of water a day are less likely to experience gout symptoms. During a flare, the Arthritis Foundation recommends increasing to 16 glasses per day to help flush uric acid. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic]
Sugary drinks — especially those sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup — are major gout triggers. Fructose is broken down in the body to release purines. The Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic both list sugary drinks as top gout-triggering foods. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic]
Losing excess weight can lower uric acid levels and reduce the frequency of gout attacks. Research shows that calorie reduction helps even without a purine-restricted diet. [Source: Mayo Clinic]