Plant-Based Diet Lowers Gout Risk, Study Says One Green Planet [Video]

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A recent study published in JAMA has highlighted the potential benefits of a plant-based diet in reducing the risk of gout, an inflammatory joint condition affecting approximately 4% of Americans. Gout can lead to severe pain, disability, an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, and poor mental health.

The study analyzed data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study, involving nearly 123,000 participants who were initially gout-free. Researchers assessed dietary patterns using a plant-based diet index (PDI), distinguishing between healthy PDI (hPDI) and unhealthy PDI (uPDI).

Findings revealed that a higher hPDI was associated with a reduced risk of gout, especially among women. Conversely, a higher uPDI correlated with an increased risk of gout, …