I used to get pretty painful gout attacks due an unhealthy lifestyle. Just loved those red meats and alcohol.

I haven't had any attacks since I started exercising (mainly running) a few years ago, and I don't take any medication. Well, there was one attack in the beginning of the year, but that was probably due an injury interrupting my workout for more than 4 months.

No idea if my uric acid is lower than before, but I don't get those excruciating joint pains anymore.