Gicht Lotse

Gicht Lotse is an informational website focused on gout, helping readers understand the condition and make informed choices about treatment and everyday life. Created by Jochen Hein, a biologist who has lived with gout since his first attack in 2012, the site combines personal experience with information informed by scientific research. Its articles explain gout’s causes, symptoms, risk factors and the role of uric acid, as well as options for managing acute attacks and preventing future flare-ups.

The site offers practical guidance on nutrition and lifestyle, including how purines, meat, alcohol and sugar may affect gout, which foods can fit into a gout-conscious diet, and possible alternatives to meat. Readers can also find advice on exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and taking steps to lower uric acid over time. A free e-book highlights 55 foods and provides dietary guidance for people affected by gout. Additional resources include a gout symptom checklist, immediate tips for an attack, treatment information, downloadable materials and contact details.