Acupuncture for gout is effective. Gout is an inflammatory disease caused by increased purine biosynthesis metabolism, excessive production of uric acid, and deposition of urate crystals in the synovium, cartilage, and other tissues of the joints. The disease is characterized by redness and swelling in one or more joints, elevated skin temperature, and pain felt by the patient. Acupuncture can improve the symptoms of gout by regulating purine metabolism, reducing pain, and lowering inflammatory response. 1. Acupuncture can improve the patient’s insulin antagonism, intervene in the function of various enzymes related to lipid metabolism, affect purine metabolism, and reduce uric acid production. 2. Reduce pain: Acupuncture can improve muscle tone and muscle compliance and produce analgesic substances, thus reducing some of the pain. 3. Reduce inflammatory response: Acupuncture can regulate the level of inflammatory factors in the body, thus reducing the inflammatory response and the damage to the joints. Gout can also be treated by taking anti-inflammatory drugs and surgery. Gout patients should pay attention to limiting their daily purine intake, eat more vegetables and dairy, exercise in moderation, and if acupuncture is needed for gout, it is recommended to seek professional medical doctors for acupuncture treatment.