Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily reduces a woman’s risk of developing gout by 57%.
Those who drink between two and four cups of coffee daily reduce their risk by 22%, while women who drink one cup a day lower their risk by only 3%.
Gout normally affects more men than women and is associated with an over-indulgence in certain foods and drink.
The Mail Online in the UK explains gout "develops when uric acid, a natural by-product, is not disposed of properly by the body."