A 32-year-old member asked:
is shredded wheat good for gout?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
No: It has no benefit in treating or preventing gout.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can eating shredded wheat every morning cause my gout to flare up?
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Dr. Joseph Newman answered
Podiatry 32 years experience
Not likely: Foods richer in purines, such as red meat might possibly do it more than grains.
5474 viewsAnswered Oct 19, 2020
A 41-year-old member asked:
Can you eat shredded wheat if you have gout?
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Dr. Brent Rubin answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Gout: Shredded wheat doesn't usually cause gout. Usually meat, chocolate, beer and wine are the most common causes.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for you to eat shredded wheat if you have gout?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Sheskier answered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: Complex carbohydrates like found in whole grain cereals are allowed on gout diet unless they are sweetened with corn syrup.
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