Kidneys also release three important hormones: erythropoietin (which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells),
renin (which regulates blood pressure), calcitriol (the active form of vitamin D, which helps maintain calcium for bones and for normal chemical balance in the body).
Your urinary system produces and excretes urine from the body. Your urinary system consists of your kidneys, your bladder
and urinary ducts. The kidneys are the most important organs in this system. Think of your kidneys as filters that cleanse
toxins from your blood. If it were not for their constant filtration of our blood, we would be poisoned by our own waste products.
Your kidneys also provide an important function in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Electrolytes are substances
such as salts that dissolve or break apart into ions when mixed with water. Good health depends on maintaining a proper balance
of water and electrolytes. Healthy kidneys are key to good health. Kidney cleansing can help you improve the health of your
kidneys.
Individuals on dialysis cannot tolerate
the use of herbs for a variety of reasons including the sodium/potassium contents of herbs. When herbs are used,the end products
of their metabolism needs to be eliminated from the body as quick as possible. The inability of the kidney to do this can
lead to accumulation of these metabolites to dangerously higher levels in the body.Kidney failure and dialysis may do the
detox bath and kidney flushes to help heal and reduce the work load of the kidney.The sodium and potassium balance regulate
fuilds balance in the body. Kidney disease patients have fluid retention problems.
Your kidneys are a very important part of your cleansing and detox system along with the liver, bowel, skin, lymph and
lungs. Some toxins that have been processed by your liver to make them water soluble are cleansed from your body by
your kidneys through the urine. They help prevent toxins building up in your body damaging your cells and tissues. So you
can understand that your kidney detox function is vital to your good health.
Your kidneys do a lot more than detoxify
those nasty chemicals. They also:
get rid of wastes like urea and ammonia that are produced by the breakdown of
proteins that you eat.
reabsorb nutrients and water vital to the body’s fluid balance
excrete
substances the body cannot use in 1 – 2 liters (1–2 quarts) of urine they produce every day.
produce
hormones to regulate blood pressure
help regulate blood pH
An overload of toxins can cause irritation
and the whole of the urinary tract becomes more prone to infection. Normal kidney function may then be interfered with resulting
in water retention, mineral deficiencies and kidney stones.
Do you need a kidney cleanse & detox?
Signs of poor kidney function can include:
fluid retention
frequent passing
of urine
passing urine that irritates
frequent bladder or kidney infections
chronic
lower back pain
high blood pressure
scalp irritation
frequent unexplained
fevers or chills
Improving your bowel and liver detox will help cleanse the blood and reduce the load on the kidneys.
I am sure you have heard that drinking lots of water is essential for kidney cleansing and detox but some doubts have
been cast on that advice recently. Some researchers found that increasing water intake did not in fact increase the excretion
of toxins. But the kidneys do need enough water to function efficiently.
Drinking about 8 – 10 x 8oz
pure water a day should be sufficient if you are eating good amounts of fruit and vegetables as they contain water. There
have been documented cases where people have become very ill from the effects of low sodium in the body from drinking excessive
amounts of water.
If you are following a detox that includes nutritional support for the liver then that should take
care of the kidney detox too. Many the nutrients that are needed for the function of the liver are also needed for the function
of the kidneys. If you are following a herbal detox plan then that will include herbs that are beneficial for the kidneys.
Juices
for Kidney Cleanse & Detox
Potassium broth (recipe below) and raw vegetable juices are also good for detoxing
the kidneys. A 3 day juice fast every so often including Watermelon Tea and potassium broth can be very beneficial. Celery,
parsley and young dandelion leaves are particularly beneficial to include in vegetable juices.
For bladder disorders
drink fresh vegetable juices that include beet (beetroot in the UK) , cabbage, carrot, cucumber, endive, spinach and watercress.
Don’t alarmed if the beet makes your urine pink. About 10% of the population get this. The pigment that colors the beet
does not get changed and is excreted.
For kidney problems include apple, asparagus, beetroot, broccoli cabbage, carrot,
celery, cranberry, cucumber, endive, grape, melon, watermelon. Watermelon and melon are best juiced on their own. The diet
should be low in protein and high in organic fresh fruit and vegetables. Alcohol, sugar, processed and high fat and carbohydrate
foods should obviously be avoided.
Potassium Broth Recipe
There are a number of recipes for
this. The basic idea is to simmer the vegetables long enough to draw out the potassium and other minerals so that you have
a mineral rich liquid to help the body cleanse. It does not have to be exact. Make it to your taste.
Fill a large pot
with organic vegetables – 25% potato peelings, 25% carrot peelings and whole chopped beets, 25% chopped onions, a whole
large bulb of garlic, 25% celery and dark greens. Add hot peppers to taste.
Add enough pure water to cover vegetables,
bring to boil, put on lid and simmer gently for 1 hour. Strain and drink only the broth. Put the vegetables in your
compost. Left over broth can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.
It is important to use organic vegetables.
to avoid consuming toxic insecticides, pesticides or inorganic chemical fertilizers while you are on a cleansing and detoxification
program
source:http://thedetoxspecialist.com
Kidney Cleanse Herbs:Some kidney cleanses are based on herbal remedies, such as:·dandelion ·marshmallow root ·juniper ·nettles
·parsley ·red
clover ·ginger·goldenrod Kidney Cleanse Foods:Other
kidney cleanses emphasize certain foods, including:·watermelon ·lemon juice ·cranberry juice ·pumpkin seeds
Kidney cleansing
The kidney cleanse involves a three-day fast that requires large volumes of pure apple juice with
seeds. During the program have plenty of water intake. You can drink one gallon of water and apple juice separately. You should
drink water 30 minutes before and one hour after the apple juice. Mixing water with juice, oxidizes the juicie. Try to drink
distilled or reverse osmosis water. If you are worrying about your safety, you have nothing to worry because this cleansing
diet is 100% healthy. In this way, people have dissolved big stones, and then passed small kidney stones (sand) out of their
body. Although its results vary from one person to another, this method for removing kidney stones and cleansing it can actually
prevent the formation of more uric acid stones. Gallstones and kidney stones often occur together. When either kind of stone
exists, the liver, kidneys and the whole system cannot work efficiently. Because the kidneys and gallbladder are very close
to each other, the stagnation of one organ often causes the other organ to become sluggish too.
Green food with enzymes
Herbal Teas
Kidney flush Recipes
Parsley:Cut a bunch parsley and put in a pot
pour water boil for 10minute and let it cool down and then filter and pour in a clean bottle. Keep it inside the refrigerator
to cool. Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming out of your kidney by urination.
Parsley is known as best cleansing treatment and its totally natural.
Watermelon Cleanse NOT FOR DIABETICS:The easiest way to cleanse Kidney is to purchase 20 - 100 kg
of watermelon (few huge melons), eat all the watermelon throughout a day (as much as you can), while continually empting your
urinary bladder into the water. Try to chew and eat few seeds of watermelon.
Watermelon Seed Tea:Watermelon seed tea is a diuretic and stimulant to cleanse
and purify the kidneys and bladder. It was also suggested to simulate underactive kidneys. At least once a day, three days
a week, take watermelon seed tea prepared by pouring a pint of boiling water over a tablespoonful of watermelon seed (ground
or cut) and allowing it to steep. Let it cool, then strain and drink. If practical, the tea should be made fresh for each
use.
Lemon Juice:To Disolve most kidney stones located in the renal pelvil,
ureters, or in the bladder, drink 3 quarts to 1 gallon of hot water, along with lemon juice or cranberry juice for 3 consecutive
days. After this, on the 3rd day 2 oz of olive oil in empty stomach.
Corn silk Tea:Cornsilk
is the long tassels that grow inside the corn husk and is so named for its smooth texture. It's part of the plant's reproductive
system and has commercial value separate from the corn itself, especially in herbal medicine. The individual strands of cornsilk
can be up to 8 inches long depending on the specific variety. The most common uses for cornsilk in modern times are in treatments
for kidney stones and infections of the urinary tract. Cornsilk is a natural diuretic which herbalists frequently prescribe
as an alternative to antibiotics. They may also combine cornsilk with other herbs to treat inflammation of the urethra and
urinary bladder. You can use the corn silk from baby corn.
To make cornsilk tea, place
a handful of cornsilk into a pot of boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes. The dosage for treatment of urinary tract
infection is a 200 mL cup of cornsilk tea taken three times a day until the patient is well.
The following are the health benefits attributed to Corn silk tea:Corn silk tea
may help in the treatment of urinary tract infections, cystitis, prostatitis, as well as bladder infections. It may also help
in reducing irritants in the kidney.Corn silk tea may help reduce the retention of fluids in the body. In the process, it
help detoxify and flush out accumulated toxins in the body.Corn silk tea may help in the treatment of prostate disorders.Corn
silk tea, when applied topically, may help in healing wounds and skin ulcers.Corn silk tea may help in the treatment of jaundice.Corn
silk tea may help lower blood pressure.Corn silk tea may aid in relieving arthritis.Corn silk tea is a remedy to help
children stop wetting their beds, a condition known as enuresis. It is also a remedy for urinary conditions experienced by
the elderly.
Kidney
Beans:Kidney beans are considered to be one of the best remedies for treating any kidney disorder especially kidney
stones. One can take kidney beans as a cooked vegetables and rice. Daily taking this vegetable will help dissolving the kidney
stones. This is one of the best home remedies for kidney stones.
An effective natural beverage
for the prevention of kidney stones raises the level of inhibitors of kidney stones, while reducing the level of substances
that make up the stones. Relevant to the formation of calcium oxalate stones, cranberry juice increases the amount of citrate,
magnesium, calcium and oxalate in the urine. In other words, cranberry juice increases two of the inhibitors but also two
of the components of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Struvite Stones:Struvite stones are made of magnesium, phosphate and ammonium, and they only occur in conjunction with urinary tract
infections. Drinking cranberry juice aids in the prevention of urinary tract infections by preventing bacteria from sticking
to the bladder wall. Therefore, drinking cranberry juice may help prevent struvite stones by preventing a urinary tract infection.
Even though cranberry juice does increase the amount of one urinary component of struvite stones, magnesium, the prevention
of urinary tract infections in the first place should preclude these stones from developing
65 gr. Hydrangea root 65 gr. Gravel root 65 gr. Marshmallow root
25 ml Goldenrod tincture 200 ml Vegetable Glycerin 100 ml Black Cherry Concentrate 130 Ginger Capsules
42 Vitamin B6 Capsules (250mg) 42 Magnesium tablets (300mg) 126 Uva Ursi tablets You need to buy 4
bunches of fresh parsley to start with (all together 10 bunches)
How to do the Kidney cleanse:
Hydrangea root, Gravel root and Marshmallow root Soak the root in 3
litres of cold tap water (using no metal container!) After 4 hours heat to boil, add 1/2 of the Black Cherry Concentrate. Simmer for 20 minutes
Drink 1/4 cup as soon as it is cool enough Pour the rest through a bamboo strainer into
a sterile pint jar (glass) and several freezable containers. Refrigerate the glass jar, freeze the rest. Store
the roots in the freezer.
When your supply runs low, boil them again with other half of Black cherry concentrate
but only with 2 litre of tap water and simmer only for 10 minutes
Do this a 3rd time if you run low on supply
(use only 1.5 l water) Parsley Boil the fresh parsley, after rinsing, in 1 litre of water for 3 minutes. Drink
60 ml when cool enough. Refrigerate one half and freeze the other half. Throw away the parsley. Buy more fresh
parsley when your supply runs low and do it again.
Note: Both the herbal tea and the parsley water can easily
spoil. Heat it to boiling every fourth day if it is being stored for the kidney cleanse program in the refrigerator; this
resterilises it.
Dosage for the Kidney cleanse:
Every morning, pour together in a large mug: 180 ml of the root mixture and 125
ml parsley water add 20 drops of goldenrod tincture and 1 tsp. of vegetable Glycerin Drink this mixture in
divided doses throughout the day. Do not drink it all at once! 1 Ginger capsules 3 times a day with meal 1
Bearberry capsule with breakfast and 2 with supper 1 Vitamin B6 before meal 1 Magnesium before meal
Very
Important when you want to clean your kidneys:
Oxalic acid is the main course for kidney stones and crystals.
It is found in very high dosages in black tea, cocoa and chocolate. Also phosphate crystals are made quick if you have meats,
breads, cereals, pastas and carbonated drinks. Try to cut down on those.
Cleanse your kidneys at least twice
a year!
In some people, chemicals crystallize in the urine and form the beginning, or nidus, of a kidney stone. These stones are
very tiny when they form, smaller than a grain of sand, but gradually can grow over time to 1/10 of an inch or larger. Urolithiasis
is the term that refers to the presence of stones in the urinary tract, while nephrolithiasis refers to kidney stones and
ureterolithiasis refers to stones lodged in the ureter. The size of the stone doesn't matter as much as where it is located
and whether it obstructs or prevents urine from draining.
When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems,
but when it falls into the ureter, it acts like a dam. As the kidney continues to function and make urine, pressure builds
up behind the stone and causes the kidney to swell. This pressure is what causes the pain of a kidney stone, but it also helps
push the stone along the course of the ureter. When the stone enters the bladder, the obstruction in the ureter is relieved
and the symptoms of a kidney stone are resolved
A kidney
stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time.
Causes, incidence,
and risk factors
Kidney stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances. These
substances can create small crystals that become stones.
The biggest risk factor for kidney stones is dehydration.
Kidney
stones may not produce symptoms until they begin to move down the tubes (ureters) through which urine empties into the bladder.
When this happens, the stones can block the flow of urine out of the kidneys. This causes swelling of the kidney or kidneys,
causing pain. The pain is usually severe.
Kidney stones are common. A person who has had kidney stones often gets them
again in the future. Kidney stones often occur in premature infants.
Some types of stones tend to run in families. Certain
kinds of stones can occur with bowel disease, ileal bypass for obesity, or renal tubule defects.
There are different types of kidney stones. The exact cause depends on the type of stone.
Calcium
stones are most common. They occur more often in men than in women, and usually appear between ages 20 - 30. They are likely
to come back. Calcium can combine with other substances, such as oxalate (the most common substance), phosphate, or carbonate
to form the stone. Oxalate is present in certain foods. Diseases of the small intestine increase the risk of forming calcium
oxalate stones.
Cystine stones can form in people who have cystinuria. This disorder runs in families and affects both men and women.
Struvite stones are mostly found in women
who have a urinary tract infection. These stones can grow very large and can block the kidney, ureter, or bladder.
Tests may show high levels of calcium, oxylate, or uric acid in the urine
or blood.
Nutritional Therapy for Kidney Stones
Nutritional therapists hold that many types of kidney stones are the result of
an improper diet, and treatment and prevention require wholesale changes in eating habits.
A very common type of kidney stone, calcium oxalate, has been linked to a diet that's low in fiber and high in refined
carbohydrates, animal protein (including meat and dairy products), and alcohol. Protein can cause problems by prompting the
body to lose more calcium in the urine, making it available for stone formation. People who are prone to forming stones are
advised to eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans. A vegetarian diet, consisting of no beef, poultry, or seafood,
is often recommended as an ideal way to meet these nutritional guidelines. Daily water consumption should be about four quarts,
and specific foods, such as those high in oxalate (peanuts, chocolate, coffee, spinach and other leafy greens, black tea,
rhubarb), should be cut from the diet.
Deficiencies in magnesium
and vitamin B6 may also lead to calcium oxalate stones. Several studies have shown that doses of magnesium and vitamin B6
can prevent stones in many people who previously had them. Several other supplements may also be prescribed, including vitamin
K.
Herbal Medicine for Kidney Stones
In the treatment of kidney stones, herbs can be used to break them down and prevent
their formation in the first place. Herbs can also encourage the flow of urine and relieve the irritated walls of the urinary
tract. Gravelroot has long been used to dissolve kidney stones. The root is commonly taken in decoction or tincture form.
Madder, hydrangea, and rumex can also help break up stones. Aloe vera juice may clear stones and prevent new ones from forming.
Other herbs, such as cornsilk and couch grass, can soothe the walls of the urinary
tract. Juniper berries, often used to clear urinary tract infections, can be added to an herbal treatment for stones
Herbal Medicine & Kidney Stones
Herbal medicines usually do not have side effects when used
appropriately and at suggested doses. Occasionally, an herb at the prescribed dose causes stomach upset or headache. This
may reflect the purity of the preparation or added ingredients, such as synthetic binders or fillers. For this reason, it
is recommended that only high-quality products be used. As with all medications, overdosing can lead to serious illness and
death.
These herbs are sometimes used to ease the discomfort associated with stone passage:
Bearberry
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)–Acts as a diuretic and antiseptic for the urinary tract.
Cleavers
(Galium aparine)–Has a history of use in treatment of congestive kidney disorders, stones, and urinary infections.
Corn
silk (Zea mays)–A soothing demulcent with mild diuretic properties.
Crampbark (Viburnum opulus)–Relaxes
smooth muscle and is an antispasmodic.
Gravel root (Eupatorium purpureum)–Named for its traditional
use as a treatment for stones and gravel of the kidneys.
Kava kava (Piper methysticum)–Has
antianxiety and sedative qualities.
Khella (Ammi visnagi)–Has a long tradition in the treatment
of kidney stones. Scientific research has demonstrated that the herb may work as a calcium channel blocker-type antispasmodic,
which targets and relaxes ureter tissue. This may allow easier passage of small stones.
Seven barks (Hydrangea
aborescens)–Has a sedative effect on the urinary system; used in the treatment of kidney stones.
Stone
root (Collinsonia canadensis)–Strong diuretic with a history of use in acute and preventative treatment of
kidney stones.
Prevention:
All individuals who have experienced kidney stones should take some specific preventive measures
to prevent recurrence. The following are some general observations:
·The most important dietary recommendations for reducing the risk for
calcium stones are increasing fluid intake, restricting sodium, and reducing protein intake.
·A lower risk for calcium stones is also associated with higher potassium
intake.
·A high calcium diet does not appear to increase the risk for kidney stones as long as it also contains plenty
of fluids and dietary potassium and phosphate. (Increasing calcium alone may pose a modest risk for stones.)
·Patients
should try to correct any dietary habits that cause acidic or alkaline imbalances in the urine that promote stone formation.Because kidney stone types may require specific
dietary changes, patients should work with their physicians to develop an individualized plan. It should be stressed that
nutritional considerations are very important in preventing recurrence, and patients should be vigilant in complying with
the proper diet.
Fluids (Water, Juice,
and Other Beverages)Good
voiding habits, particularly frequent urination, is important. Therefore, of all the preventive recommendations, drinking
enough fluid is the most important guideline for people with any type of kidney stones.
·In
general, patients with calcium or uric acid stones should drink at least 10 full glasses of fluid each day (at least half
should be water). This includes one with each meal and drinking fluids at night, even if it means getting up from sleep. Fluid
intake should produce at least two and a half quarts of urine each day.
·More water (over a gallon, or 16 8-ounce cups,
every day) is needed to prevent cystine stones, and it must be drunk at regular intervals throughout the night and day.In all cases, more fluid is needed after exertion
and during times of stress. If fluid intake is sufficient, the urine should be pale and almost watery, not dark and yellow.Water. Although water is best, it may vary depending on its source. Variations in water itself may
have different impacts. One study reported that drinking hard tap water increased urinary calcium concentration by 50% compared
to soft bottled water. On the other hand, mineral water containing both calcium and magnesium may reduce several risk factors
for both calcium and uric acid stone formation.
Juices and Specific Effects.
Other beverages have various positive or negative effects, depending on the type of stone:
·Lemon
Juice. Drinking one-half cup of pure lemon juice (enough to make eight glasses of lemonade) every day raises citrate levels
in the urine, which might protect against calcium stones. (While orange juice also increases citrate levels, it does not lower
calcium and it raises oxalate levels. It is, therefore, not recommended.)
·Cranberry and Apple Juice. Apple and cranberry
juice contain oxalates, and both have been associated with a higher risk for risk for calcium oxalate stones. Cranberry juice
has properties that may increase the risk for both calcium oxalate and uric acid stones. On the other hand, cranberry juice
helps prevent urinary tract infections and so may be helpful for reducing the risk for struvite and brushite stones. (These
stones are far less common, however.)
·Blackcurrent Juice. In one study, blackcurrent juice reduced acidity and was associated with protection against uric
acid stones.
·Grapefruit
Juice. A number of studies have found a risk for stones from drinking grapefruit juice. In one study, just one 8-ounce cup
of grapefruit juice per day increased the risk for forming stones by 44%.
Other Beverages and Their Effects
on Stone Formation.
·Soft Drinks. Cola can severely reduce citrate in the urine and should be avoided. Many soft drinks contain phosphoric
acid, which increases the risk for stones. Some research shows that drinking one quart (less than three 12-ounce cans) of
soda per week may increase a person's risk of developing stones by 15%.
·Alcohol. Wine may be protective against kidney
stones. A study conducted in Finland, however, suggests that the risk of developing stones decreases with beer consumption.
It should be noted that beer is high in oxalates. Beer and other alcoholic beverages also contain purines, which may increase
the specific risk for the less common uric acid stones in susceptible people. Binge drinking, in any case, increases uric
acid and the risk for stonesCoffee and Tea. Some research as reported a lower risk for stones with tea and both regular and decaffeinated coffee
Low-Salt and Low-Protein Diets
In a long-term 2002 study of men with calcium oxalate stones and high
levels of urinary calcium, a low-sodium, low-protein diet containing normal levels of calcium dramatically reduced the recurrence
of stones compared to a diet that was simply low in calcium.
Salt Restriction. Because salt intake increases the amount of calcium
in urine, patients with calcium stones should restrict their sodium intake. Sodium may also elevate levels of urate, the crystalline
substance that can trigger formation of recurrent calcium oxalate stones. Although the relative contribution of sodium restriction
in this and other studies has not been confirmed, some researchers believe that restricting sodium along with increasing fluid
intake is the most important dietary measure for preventing stones.
Protein Restriction. Protein increases uric acid, calcium, and oxalates
in the urine and reduces citrate. Diets high in protein, particularly meat protein, have been consistently associated with
kidney stones. (Meat protein has a higher sulfur content and generates more acid than vegetable protein.) A 2002 trial of
those following a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, popularized in such weight-loss regimens as the Atkins diet, for example,
found dramatically increased levels of urinary uric acid and calcium after just several weeks. These effects put patients
at higher risk not just of kidney stones but possibly of osteoporosis as well. According to Swiss studies, about a third of
people at risk for calcium stones may have a sensitivity to meat proteins that cause mild hyperoxaluria
Whether restricting meat protein alone has any protective value without
restricting sodium as well is unknown. Most studies to date have found no difference in stone development between people with
low and normal meat protein diets over four years. A 2000 study reported that only dramatic reductions in meat protein had
any preventive effect against stone recurrence.
Although the precise role of dietary protein in
kidney stones needs further elucidation, it is reasonable for everyone to consume meat protein in moderation. People with
struvite stones, who need to reduce phosphates in their diets, should also cut down on proteins.
Role of Calcium
Calcium from Foods. It
has been fairly well established that dietary calcium (such as in dairy products) is actually protective against many cases
of calcium oxalate stones. Large studies of both men and women found that those with the highest intake of calcium from foods
had a much lower risk for stones than those who had little calcium in their diets. And a rigorous five-year 2002 study investigated
men with high urinary levels of calcium who had also had calcium oxalate kidney stones. As mentioned above, a diet containing
a normal amount of calcium but reduced amounts of animal protein and salt protects against stones better than a low-calcium
regimen.
Dietary calcium may actually bind the oxalate in foods, preventing
it from being absorbed into the blood and excreted into the urine. In a normal healthy diet, dairy products supply almost
80% of the daily calcium requirement. It should be further noted that many people have calcium stones associated with resorption
(the breakdown of bone that releases calcium into the bloodstream). Limiting calcium intake in such people could actually
promote further bone loss.
Calcium Supplements. Evidence on calcium supplements is mixed, although in general many studies suggest that they
reduce oxalate levels and so help prevent calcium oxalate stones. One study suggested that taking 500 mg of calcium supplements
a day regularly may "reprogram" the intestines to absorb less calcium and so be protective. Experts generally advise
that calcium supplementation within dosage recommendations, approximately 1,200 mg per day, remains safe. In one study, however,
women who took calcium supplements had a 20% higher risk for stones. Research indicates that dosages of calcium above
2,000 mg per day are clearly associated with the formation of stones. Some experts speculate that this higher risk may occur
because supplements are often taken in the morning, either without food or with breakfast, which is typically low in oxalates.
Taking supplements with later meals may not incur the same risk.
Calcium Restriction in Certain Cases. Some calcium stone patients may need to restrict calcium, such as those whose stones are
caused by genetic defects in which the intestine over-absorbs calcium. More studies are needed to define this group precisely.
Fiber-Rich Foods and Their Compounds
Fiber may be beneficial for people with kidney stones. In addition, some fiber-rich foods may contain compounds that
help protect against kidney stones. A wide variety of high-fiber plant foods contain a compound called phytate (also called
inositol hexaphosphate, InsP6, or IP6), which appears to help prevent crystallization of calcium salts, both oxalate and phosphate.
Phytate is found in legumes and wheat and rice bran. (Soybeans are also rich in phytate but they are also very high in oxalates,
so the overall effects of soy on kidney stones are not clear.)
Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is used to treat people with primary hyperoxaluria, a severe inherited
disorder. Patients should not try to self-medicate with vitamin B6. Very high doses (500 to 2,000 mg daily over long periods)
can cause nerve damage with loss of balance and numbness in the feet and hands. Food sources of vitamin B6 include meats,
oily fish, poultry, whole grains, dried fortified cereals, soybeans, avocados, baked potatoes with skins, watermelon, plantains,
bananas, peanuts, and brewers yeast.
Note on Vitamin C. Ascorbic
acid (vitamin C) may convert to oxalates, and people with hyperoxaluria should avoid vitamin C supplements. (A high intake
of vitamin C does not appear to increase the risk of stone formation in people with no risk factors for stones.)
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Consult with your doctor before using any herbal remedy. Some herbs can counteract the effects of other medications
that you may be taking. An herbalist can provide you with herbal remedies to maintain kidney health as well
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