Kidney Stones – Prevention and Treatment through Lifestyle, Diet and Supplementation

Kidney stones form when certain chemicals become concentrated enough in the urine to form crystals. The crystals grow into larger masses (stones), which can make their way through the urinary tract. If the stone gets stuck somewhere and blocks the flow of urine, it causes pain.

Most stones occur when calcium combines with oxalate. Stones can also form from uric acid, which is a by-product of protein metabolism. For many, kidney stones aren’t a one-time thing: in about half of people who have had one, another appears within seven years without preventive measures.

Habits for Kidney health and kidney stone prevention

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
Moderate salt intake. Most of the packaged foods, ultra-processed foods, junk foods, fried foods have high sodium salt content.
Maintain healthy body weight. Have a balanced diet, exercise and sleep well.
Limit and reduce oxalate containing foods like
- grapefruit and cranberry juice
- potatoes
- soybeans
- spinach
- some nuts, including cashews and peanuts
- chocolate
- beets
- asparagus
- most berries
- celery and parsley
- whole grains
- tea
Limit caffeine drinks like coffee and tea
Avoid high sugary drinks and foods
Consume dietary calcium
Have citric acid drinks like lemon juice and Apple cedar vinegar
Moderate intake of high acidic foods like meats, chicken, fish, eggs, cheeses.

Supplementation

A combination of Potassium citrate, Magnesium Citrate and Vitamin B6. This combination prevents stones from forming and could also dissolve minor crystals in kidneys.
A full spectrum B-complex multivitamin
Vitamin C + N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
Vitamin D3 + Vitamin K2 (menaquinone MK7)
Calcium Citrate
Fish Oils – Omega 3 fatty acids
Apple Cedar Vinegar