Bananas are safe for most people with gout. They are low in purines (primarily containing about 10–11 mg of purines per 100g, though exact milligram values vary per source). They are also a good source of potassium and vitamin C, which may help lower uric acid levels through increased urate excretion and antioxidant effects. However, they contain fructose (about 5-6g per medium banana), so people with gout who also have fructose malabsorption or very high-fructose diets should still eat them in normal portions. Overall, a banana is a healthy, low-purine fruit and is not known to trigger gout flares in typical servings.
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