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Bananas are safe for most people with gout. They are low in purines (primarily containing about 10–11 mg of purines per 100g,

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Good
  • Low purine content; provides potassium (supports uric acid excretion) and vitamin C (may modestly lower serum urate).
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  • Contains natural fructose (~5–6 g per medium banana); excessive intake of very ripe bananas or multiple servings daily could contribute to fructose load in susceptible individuals, but this is unlikely to be an issue in normal consumption patterns.

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