Kidney stones, known as renal calculi,are accumulations of
mineral salts that get stuck in a the urinary tract. Ten percent of American men and about 3%
of women will get kidney stones at some time in their life. About 80% of all kidney stones
are calcium type stones. Risk factors for kidney stones include low urine volume, Crohn's
disease, diets high in oxalic acid, and low body pH factor. It is a good idea to increase
the amount of good distilled water to 3 quarts a day for people suffering from kidney stones.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
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Helpful
Notes |
| L-Methionine |
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Reduces the possibility of developing kidney stones by
destroying free radicals associated with stone formation. Methionine works very well in
supplements that also include omega fatty acids. |
| Magnesium |
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Reduces calcium absorption and can lower urinary oxalate, a mineral salt
common in kidney stones. A good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, especially one
with zinc, potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C and E.. |
| Vitamin B |
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The B vitamins work together and when taken with magnesium help reduce oxalate problems
in kidney stone patients. |
| Aloe Vera |
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Aloe vera can help in preventing kidney stone formation and reducing the size of a
stone in an acute attack. |
| Vitamin C |
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Vitamin C helps kidney stone patients by acidifyng urine since most stones will not form
in acidic urine. Usually can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin
C. |
| Vitamin E |
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A powerful anti-oxidant |
| Vitamin A |
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Promotes healing of the urinary tract which is often damaged by kidney stones.
You can
get vitamin A in a natural carotenoid complex. |
| Multi-vitamin |
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Maintains balance of all nutrients needed by the body and assists in
imbalances that cause kidney stones to occur. |
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