How to Naturally Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are a painful but common problem. Ten percent of all American men will have a kidney stone in their lifetime. Kidney stones can be attributed to dietary factors in many cases.
Instructions
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The first consideration should be diet. Vegetarians have a decreased risk for kidney stones. Studies show that those who eat more fresh fruits and vegetables have a lower incidence of stones, whether or not they eat meat.
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Foods with high purines should be avoided entirely. (organ meats, meats, yeast, shellfish, sardines, anchovies, etc.). Foods with moderate purine levels should be limited, such as legumes, mushrooms, poultry, asparagus, spinach, etc.
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Maintaining a healthy weight and controlling insulin levels are important factors. Sugar intake should be kept to a minimum due to the rise in urinary calcium levels after consuming sugar.
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Magnesium and B6 deficiencies can cause kidney stones.
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Calcium supplements can prevent kidney stones
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Citric acid, or citrate, has been effective in studies, in up to 90% of study participants.
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Vitamin K can be helpful, found in green, leafy vegetables
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Aloe vera juice and cranberry juice can be helpful in reducing stones. Take cranberrry in capsules, juices can be high in sugar.
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Drink a lot of water to dilute urine.
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Tips & Warnings
Take less aloe vera than will cause a laxative effect
Avoid antacid use
