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Gin and tonic carries notable risks for people with gout due to alcohol impairing uric acid excretion plus sugary tonic water raising uric acid via fructose.

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Gin itself is low in purines compared to beer or wine.

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Alcohol from gin promotes dehydration and reduces uric acid clearance while tonic water's added sugars or high-fructose corn syrup rapidly increase uric acid production and gout risk.

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