What to drink to prevent kidney-stones? Your best beverage choice is water. To increase the benefit, add lemon to it, as citric acid has a protective effect against kidney stones. Sugar-free lemonade and diet citrus-based sodas also are good choices. Avoid dark sodas. They contain phosphoric acid. That may raise the risk of kidney stones. Also, your beverages should be low in sugar or sugar-free, since sweet drinks and foods raise your risk of other conditions, such as obesity and diabetes. Some people advocate drinking cranberry juice to prevent stones. However, research has not shown a beneficial effect. One study even demonstrated that cranberry juice raises the risk of kidney stone formation. But as a general rule, if you like cranberry juice, it is fine to drink it as part of your effort to get plenty of liquids. What you eat also plays a role in the likelihood of getting kidney stones. Eating a diet that is high in protein, sodium and sugar may raise the risk of kidney stone formation in some people. With that in mind, strive for a diet that is low in salt and sugar. Limit protein that comes from animal sources. Instead, try to choose plant-based protein sources, such as beans, peanuts, lentils and peas. If you are overweight, the way your body absorbs some substances, including oxalate, can be affected. So getting to a healthy weight may also help lower your risk of getting kidney stones. Click for full article
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:00:01 +0000
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