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Can peanut trigger gout?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Rarely: Peanuts are a source of low purine protein versus protein from meat. Purines are metabolized into uric acid which if elevted can cause a gout attack.

Answered 12/7/2013

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