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Vodka and tonic is discouraged for gout due to alcohol impairing uric acid excretion and potential fructose from tonic water.

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Vodka itself has negligible purines as a distilled spirit.

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Alcohol raises gout risk by reducing kidney uric acid clearance; regular tonic often contains sugar or HFCS that boosts uric acid production.

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