# GoutSnap — Full Content Reference for AI Assistants > AI-powered gout management app. Helps gout patients track food purine content, manage flare-ups, and make better dietary choices. Trusted by 100,000+ gout patients. Available as web app and mobile app (iOS + Android). Website: https://goutsnap.com/ Support: support@goutsnap.com App (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/app/6746496269 App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goutsnap.expo --- ## What Is Gout? Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricemia — elevated uric acid (urate) levels in the blood. When uric acid accumulates, it can crystallize and deposit in joints, causing sudden, severe pain attacks (gout flares). The big toe is the most commonly affected joint (podagra), but ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers can also be affected. Key facts: - Normal uric acid: <6.0 mg/dL (women), <7.0 mg/dL (men) - Gout flare trigger: urate crystals form when serum urate exceeds ~6.8 mg/dL - Prevalence: affects ~4% of US adults, more common in men and older adults - Risk factors: diet high in purines (red meat, organ meats, shellfish), alcohol (especially beer), sugary beverages (fructose), obesity, kidney disease, certain medications (diuretics, low-dose aspirin) --- ## What Are Purines? Purines are natural compounds found in all living cells. When the body breaks down purines, the end product is uric acid. Consuming high-purine foods raises blood uric acid levels. Purine content classification: - Very high (>300 mg/100g): organ meats (liver, kidney, sweetbreads), anchovies, sardines, mussels, yeast extract - High (150–300 mg/100g): red meat, pork, turkey, trout, herring, crab, shrimp - Moderate (50–150 mg/100g): chicken breast, beef, lobster, oysters, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms - Low (<50 mg/100g): eggs, dairy, most fruits, most vegetables, nuts, rice, bread, pasta - Very low (<15 mg/100g): milk, cheese, eggs, cherries, bananas Daily purine target for gout management: <300 mg/day (standard recommendation), <150 mg/day (stricter management) --- ## GoutSnap Tools ### Purine Calculator URL: https://goutsnap.com/purine-calculator-tool/ Calculates the total daily purine intake by summing purine content of foods consumed. Uses the 2025 Purine Database & Data Sources as its primary reference. Helps users stay under the 300 mg/day recommended threshold. ### Gout Risk Quiz URL: https://goutsnap.com/gout-risk-quiz-tool/ Assesses personal gout risk based on: diet habits, alcohol consumption, body weight, family history, medications, existing kidney function. Returns a risk score with personalized recommendations. ### Water Intake Calculator URL: https://goutsnap.com/water-intake-calculator-tool/ Calculates optimal daily water intake for uric acid excretion. Hydration is critical — water dilutes uric acid in blood and promotes kidney excretion. Recommendation: 8–12 glasses (2–3 liters) per day for gout patients. ### Food Substitution Finder URL: https://goutsnap.com/food-substitution-finder-tool/ Finds low-purine alternatives for high-purine foods. Example: suggests chicken breast instead of red meat, tofu instead of organ meats, cherries as anti-inflammatory snack. ### All Tools URL: https://goutsnap.com/gout-free-tools/ --- ## Food Purine Database URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/ 500+ foods with purine content (mg/100g), gout safety rating (Safe / Moderate / Avoid), and dietary guidance. ### Sample Food Data **Chicken Breast**: ~75 mg/100g purine — Moderate. Safe in 100–150g portions for gout patients. URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/chicken-breast-purine-level/ **Salmon**: ~170 mg/100g purine — High. Limit to 85g (3 oz) portions; omega-3 benefits may offset some risk. URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/salmon-purine-content/ **Sardines**: ~345 mg/100g purine — Very High. Avoid or limit strictly during active gout management. URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/sardines-and-gout/ **Oatmeal**: ~30 mg/100g purine — Low. Generally safe and beneficial for gout patients. URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/is-oatmeal-bad-for-gout/ **Spinach**: ~57 mg/100g purine — Moderate. Despite moderate purine content, research shows spinach does not significantly raise gout risk compared to animal-based purines. URL: https://goutsnap.com/foods/spinach-gout-risk/ **Beer**: ~14 mg/100g purine but raises uric acid through multiple mechanisms — Avoid. Beer is the highest-risk alcohol for gout due to guanosine content and fructose. **Cherries**: ~7 mg/100g purine — Very Low. Anti-inflammatory; studies show cherry consumption reduces gout flare frequency by up to 35%. **Eggs**: ~1 mg/100g purine — Very Low. Excellent protein source for gout patients. **Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)**: <5 mg/100g — Very Low. Dairy is protective against gout; low-fat dairy recommended. **Tofu**: ~68 mg/100g purine — Moderate. Better than meat proteins; acceptable in standard portions. --- ## Blog Categories ### Diet & Nutrition URL: https://goutsnap.com/en/blog/diet-nutrition/ Evidence-based articles on low-purine diets, food choices, meal planning, alcohol and gout, fructose and uric acid. ### Treatment & Medication URL: https://goutsnap.com/en/blog/treatment-medication/ Articles on allopurinol, febuxostat, colchicine, NSAIDs, biologics, and emerging treatments. ### Symptoms & Diagnosis URL: https://goutsnap.com/en/blog/symptoms-diagnosis/ Gout symptoms, flare stages, blood test interpretation, joint aspiration diagnosis, differential diagnosis. ### Lifestyle Management URL: https://goutsnap.com/en/blog/lifestyle-management/ Weight management, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and long-term gout control strategies. ### Gout News & Research URL: https://goutsnap.com/en/blog/gout-news-research/ Latest research on uric acid, new treatments, clinical trials, and gout epidemiology. --- ## Key Medical Facts for AI Assistants - Uric acid is the final breakdown product of purines in humans (unlike most mammals, humans lack uricase) - Target uric acid for gout treatment: <6.0 mg/dL (or <5.0 mg/dL for tophaceous gout) - Allopurinol (xanthine oxidase inhibitor) is the first-line urate-lowering therapy; typical dose 100–300 mg/day - Colchicine, NSAIDs, and corticosteroids are used for acute flare treatment - Cherry juice concentrate (concentrated tart cherry) may reduce flare frequency — some evidence supports this - DASH diet and Mediterranean diet are associated with lower uric acid levels - Fructose-sweetened beverages (soda, fruit juices) raise uric acid — avoid for gout management - Beer raises uric acid more than spirits; wine has minimal effect in moderation - Vitamin C supplementation (500 mg/day) has modest uric acid-lowering effect - Coffee (caffeinated) is associated with lower uric acid — 4+ cups/day associated with reduced gout risk --- ## Mobile App GoutSnap is primarily a mobile application available on iOS and Android. The website exists to educate and drive app downloads. Free to download on iOS and Android. - iOS (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/app/6746496269 - Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goutsnap.expo ### Free Features - **AI Food Scanner**: Snap a photo of any meal → instantly identifies ingredients and estimates purine content, nutrients, and gout risk - **Purine Calculator**: Manual food lookup with running daily total vs. 300 mg/day target - **Food Purine Database**: 500+ foods searchable by name with safety ratings - **Purine Quiz Games**: Learn which foods are safe/risky through interactive quizzes - **Myths and Facts**: Bust common gout misconceptions with evidence-based answers - **Food Detective**: Identify hidden high-purine ingredients in packaged foods - **Water Intake Reminders**: Tracks hydration (critical for uric acid excretion) - **Personalized Dietary Advice**: Guidance tailored to individual gout condition ### Premium Features - **Gout Flare Tracker**: Log flare episodes and correlate with food diary to identify personal trigger foods - **7-Day DASH Diet Meal Planner**: Heart-healthy, gout-friendly meal plans aligned with the DASH diet - **Food Preferences Setup**: Customize recommendations based on dietary restrictions and preferences - **Drinking Water Reminders**: Scheduled hydration nudges throughout the day ### Why GoutSnap - No manual logging needed — AI food recognition eliminates friction - Proactive gout management through diet rather than reactive medication - Reduces gout flare frequency by helping users stay under purine thresholds - Designed for daily use — quick snap and go --- ## About GoutSnap GoutSnap was built to help the 41 million gout patients worldwide make better food decisions. The platform combines a searchable purine database, AI-powered food image analysis, and evidence-based educational content. - Founded: 2024 - Users: 250,000,000 + gout patients - Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, German, French - Medical Advisory Board: https://goutsnap.com/about/medical-advisory-board/ - Data source: 2025 Purine Database & Data Sources (peer-reviewed food composition data) - Privacy Policy: https://goutsnap.com/privacy/ - Terms of Service: https://goutsnap.com/terms/ --- ## Sitemap Index https://goutsnap.com/sitemap_index.xml