KIDNEY STONES

Kidney stones, known as renal calculi, are accumulations of mineral salts that get stuck in a the urinary tract. Ten percent of American men and about 3% of women will get kidney stones at some time in their life. About 80% of all kidney stones are calcium type stones. Risk factors for kidney stones include low urine volume, Crohn's disease, diets high in oxalic acid, and low body pH factor. It is a good idea to increase the amount of good distilled water to 3 quarts a day for people suffering from kidney stones.

Nutrient/Supplement                                                       Helpful Notes

• L-Methionine                         Reduces the possibility of developing kidney stones by destroying free radicals associated with stone formation. Methionine works very well in supplements that also include omega fatty acids.
• Magnesium                             Reduces calcuim absorption and can lower urinary oxalate, a mineral salt common in kidney stones. A good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, especially one with zinc, potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C, and E.
• Vitamin B                               The B vitamins work together and when taken with magnesium help reduce oxalate problems in kindney stone patients.
• Aloe Vera                               Aloe vera can help in preventing kidney stone formation and reducing the size of a stone in an acute attack
• Vitamin C                               Vitamin C helps kidney stone patients by acidifying urine since most stones will not form in acidic urine. Usually can be taken in a goo multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C.
• Vitamin E                               A powerful anti-oxidant.
• Vitamin A                               Promotes healing of the urinary tract which is often damaged by kidney stones. You can get vitamin A in a natural carotenoid complex.
• Multi-Vitamin                        Maintains balance of all nutrients needed by the body and assists in imbalances that cause kidney stones to occur.

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