Beer gets attention because of both alcohol and purines, but alcohol more generally can raise uric acid and exacerbate gout. Excessive intake of wine or spirits is not made harmless by choosing something other than beer.
Beer gets attention because of both alcohol and purines, but alcohol more generally can raise uric acid and exacerbate gout. Excessive intake of wine or spirits is not made harmless by choosing something other than beer.
Verdict: False.
Beer gets attention because of both alcohol and purines, but alcohol more generally can raise uric acid and exacerbate gout. Excessive intake of wine or spirits is not made harmless by choosing something other than beer.
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