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Tzatziki is low in purines and yogurt may help gout; watch sodium and avoid serving with high-purine meats.
Tzatziki is a Greek dip made from strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and herbs such as dill or mint. For gout, its core ingredients are reassuring: yogurt and cucumber are low in purines, and olive oil, lemon, and herbs add no meaningful purine load.
Dairy products, particularly low-fat yogurt, have been associated with a lower risk of gout in observational studies, so tzatziki can fit a gout-friendly eating pattern. The main caveats are salt and serving context. Commercial tzatziki can be high in sodium, which matters if you have hypertension or kidney issues. Garlic is low in purines and a typical serving contributes little, though a few people report personal sensitivity. Most importantly, tzatziki is commonly eaten with high-purine foods like gyro meat, souvlaki, or fried pita; the dip itself is not the problem.
Choose a low-fat or regular yogurt version, keep portions to a few tablespoons, and pair with vegetables, grilled chicken, or fish rather than processed meats. If you are salt-sensitive, make it at home with less salt. Tzatziki is generally safe for gout in normal portions.