What supplements increase gout? A guide to avoid triggering flares
                                
                                
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                                According to research from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), over 9 million Americans suffer from gout, a debilitating form of inflammatory arthritis caused by excess uric acid. For those managing this condition, it is critical to understand what supplements increase gout risk and elevate uric acid levels, leading to painful flare-ups.