Bacon

With moderation
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Bacon is a moderate- to high-purine processed meat that people with gout should limit due to its potential to raise uric acid

Added by vblinden

Good
  • Bacon contains no alcohol or significant fructose, avoiding those specific gout triggers.
Bad
  • High in purines (about 62 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat, which can elevate uric acid and hinder its clearance, increasing flare risk.

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