It prevents your kidneys from forming uric acid crystals, which can lead to damage and kidney stones. Peel off the pounds. If you're overweight, reducing will lower uric acid levels, Dr. Pizzorno says. Gradual weight loss is mandatory, however. Losing weight too fast also increases uric acid levels and can trigger an attack, says Dr. Lisse.
Some doctors add vitamin E to their gout-relieving prescriptions.
While there are no studies to show that vitamin E alone can abort or prevent a gout attack, this vitamin has properties that may help dampen inflammation, Dr. Pizzorno says. He suggests 400 to 800 international units daily, both during and between attacks. Vitamins to Banish Two vitamins that you ll want to avoid in excess during a bout of gout are vitamin C and niacin . Both increase uric acid levels in the body, Dr. Pizzorno says. By the way, low doses of aspirin, a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, also increase blood levels of uric acid, says Dr. Lisse.