Which of the following is NOT listed as a gout risk factor?

• A. Organ transplant
• B. Vitamin C intake
• C. Weight and diet
• D. Alcohol consumption

Answer: (B)

Gout risk rises when uric acid levels stay high or when the body deposits crystals in joints. Organ transplant recipients often take medications that raise uric acid, increasing gout risk. Weight and diet contribute because obesity and high-purine or high-sugar foods can raise urate production or reduce its excretion. Alcohol consumption also increases uric acid production and can impede its elimination. Vitamin C intake, on the other hand, does not raise uric acid; it can help the kidneys excrete uric acid and may lower serum urate, so it isn’t listed as a risk factor and is often considered protective.