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[Is sucrose a risk factor in calculus formation?].

R Sakly1, A Hdhili, A Achour

  • 1Institut National de Nutrition, Tunis.

Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1991
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High sucrose intake in rats led to increased calcium in urine but prevented kidney stones. This protection was linked to higher urinary levels of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Dietary habits significantly influence urinary composition and kidney health.
  • Understanding the metabolic effects of common dietary components like sucrose is crucial.
  • Previous research indicates a link between diet and the risk of kidney stone formation.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the effects of sucrose supplementation on urinary calcium excretion and kidney stone formation in rats.
  • To determine the role of urinary minerals and inhibitors in preventing calculi formation under high sucrose conditions.

Summary:

  • Rats receiving sucrose in drinking water (2.5-5g/100ml) for one month exhibited dose-dependent hypercalciuria.
  • Despite increased urinary calcium, no calcium deposits (renal calculi) were observed in the treated rats.

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  • Elevated urinary excretion of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper correlated with sucrose intake and likely inhibited lithogenesis.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights a potential protective mechanism against kidney stone formation despite increased urinary calcium, mediated by specific mineral excretions.
    • Findings suggest that dietary sucrose, while increasing calciuria, may not directly lead to calculi formation due to concurrent increases in lithogenesis inhibitors.
    • Provides insights into the complex interplay between dietary sugars, mineral metabolism, and renal stone disease, relevant for nutritional and clinical research.