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Diet and calcium stones.

J Hughes1, R W Norman

  • 1Stone Clinic, Camp Hill Medical Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|January 15, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Dietary changes can help prevent recurrent kidney stones. Modifying intake of calcium, oxalate, protein, sodium, and alcohol, while increasing fiber and water, is key for stone disease management.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Recurrent kidney stone formation is a significant clinical concern.
  • Dietary factors are known to influence urinary risk factors for stone disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on dietary modifications for urinary risk factors.
  • To develop practical dietary recommendations for preventing recurrent stone formation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE (1983-1990) and bibliographies.
  • Inclusion of nonrandomized trials and retrospective reviews due to limited randomized controlled trials.

Main Results:

  • Information synthesized on dietary intake of calcium, oxalate, protein, sodium, fiber, alcohol, and fluids.
  • Guidelines developed for dietary modification based on synthesized information.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary modification is crucial for reducing urinary risk factors in calcium stone disease.
  • Recommendations include moderating calcium, oxalate, protein, sodium, and alcohol intake.
  • Increasing fiber and water intake is advised for stone prevention.

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