All Information about Kidney Stones

An increase of diets that are high in fat and sugar appears to be a considerable reason for the increase in kidney stones. Stones are less prevalent in areas where people consume their majority of calories as fiber rich foods. People who consume large amounts of meat (animal products) tend to suffer more with this ailment. Vegetarians hardly ever suffer with this condition. However, people who eat meat as well as consume large amounts of fiber rich foods, fruits, and vegetables are also showing minimal kidney stone occurrences.

The key to preventing and eliminating the risk of ever getting this painful condition is to eat plenty of leafy vegetables. Leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K, which the body uses to create a urinary substance that would normally prevent the formation of stones.

Each day you should also consider using foods, or taking a supplement consisting of magnesium and vitamin B6, which also reduces the formation of stones. However, if you are suffering with kidney stones you should not be taking calcium supplements. Take the citrate form of calcium if you must have calcium for other reasons. The citrate form of calcium is less likely to contribute to the formation of stones.

A tall glass of room temperature water should also be present at every meal you eat. Dehydration is a well-known culprit to the formation of stones. Eight 8-ounce glasses of water should be consumed daily especially if you are active and constantly work up a sweat.

Below are foods that you should eat that are rich in magnesium:

- Dark green vegetables

- Nuts

- Seeds

- Legumes (peas, peanuts, some beans)

- Soy products

- Whole grains

- Avocados

- Dried apricots

Below are foods you should eat that are rich in Vitamin B6:

- Brewer’s yeast

- Egg yolks

- Fish

- Sweet potatoes

- Cauliflower

Before I leave you, here are some final tips: avoid antacids because they increase the risk of stone formation. Finally, if you are a smoker then this is the time to quit. Cigarette smoking increases urine levels of a heavy metal called cadmium. You do not have to be scientist to know that heavy metal and the expelling of urine do not mix.