Magnesium & kidney stones is a hot topic. Should people with kidney stones take magnesium? Will magnesium help everyone with kidney stones? Are magnesium supplements enough or should we focus on whole food sources? Read on to learn about the basics of magnesium how much is recommended and how to boost magnesium in your diet. […]
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This article was written by dietetic student Yuning Liu & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG. Eating habits may vary from person to person following a renal diet. While some people with kidney disease only eat 3 meals a day, others may spread out their intake into smaller and more frequent meals and snacks. Finding
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Energy drinks are an enticing option in our sleep-deprived culture, however, could these caffeine filled drinks be causing your kidney stones? It’s true, energy drinks are packed with sugar and sodium that can cause kidney stones. In the sections below, we’ll review the contents of energy drinks and how they increase your risk of kidney
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If you haven’t heard of the book Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton, I’d probably just skip this post. If you have read it, or heard Sally Norton speak, this one is for you! Toxic Superfoods and Sally Norton’s message center around how oxalate is “poisoning” all of us and that the healthcare system has been
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It is common knowledge that hydration is important for kidney stones. But what fluids are the best? Can Gatorade contribute to and cause kidney stone formation? While Gatorade can have advantages for people who sweat a lot during intense exercise, gatorade could cause kidney stones in susceptible people. Read on to learn why hydration is
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Is this unassuming kitchen spice the key to kidney health? Is ginger good for our kidneys if consumed in moderation? Ginger provides a multitude of benefits, however, there are some risks associated with ginger that we must be aware of. That being said, is there a place for this commonly used flavoring in a kidney
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Smoking increases the of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. It is reasonable to question if smoking causes kidney stones too! There is some research to show that smoking might cause kidney stones. Let’s dive into it! What is a Kidney Stone? A kidney stone is a crystallization of molecules
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Kidney stones are surprisingly common, affecting at least 10% of people in the United States. Of course, passing kidney stones is incredibly painful and people are desperate for ways to pass them quickly! A variety of foods and supplements are often promoted to dissolve kidney stones or help you pass them faster and with less
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No doubt about it, the “keto” (or, ketogenic) diet is incredibly popular. Keto diets claim to cure everything from cancer to dementia. And of course, keto has become very popular by diet culture as a way to lose weight quickly. However, a little known fact is that keto and kidney stones are connected. In this
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