Short answerThere is no NICE recommendation telling people with gout to avoid tomatoes. NICE says there is not enough evidence that any specific diet prevents flares or lowers serum urate and recommends a healthy, balanced diet. If you personally suspect a pattern, track it rather than assuming tomatoes are universally forbidden.
There is no NICE recommendation telling people with gout to avoid tomatoes. NICE says there is not enough evidence that any specific diet prevents flares or lowers serum urate and recommends a healthy, balanced diet. If you personally suspect a pattern, track it rather than assuming tomatoes are universally forbidden.
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General educational information, not individual medical advice. Evidence reviewed September 2026.
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