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How To Prevent Kidney Stones In 4 Steps
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Step 2: Eat less protein.
Consuming a diet that is very high in animal protein will increase your risk. While foods like beef, pork, and poultry are certainly healthy and packed with macronutrients, anything in excess can become unhealthy and kidney stones just happens to be one of the ways in which this is true with meat. Make sure you eat animal protein in reasonable quantities and as part of a balanced diet.
Step 3: Avoid vitamin C supplementation.
According to a 2013 study published on the JAMA Internal Medicine website, taking ascorbic acid supplements (vitamin C as it is commonly known) can double the risk of developing kidney stones in men. While taking vitamin C supplements can be beneficial for boosting your immune system, it is probably not a good idea to do so indefinitely. It is better to get the vitamin C you need from eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. There is no increased risk of developing stones from a diet rich in these foods.
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Step 4: Eat less sodium.
This is one of the most important steps you can take. The less sodium you eat, the lower your risk of developing kidney stones. Foods that are high in sodium include processed foods and snack foods like crackers, chips, and various snack foods, as well as deli meats, condiments, canned vegetables, and soups. Develop a habit of looking at ingredients and nutrition facts labels on foods in the store. Make note of how many grams of sodium they contain, and look in the ingredient list for sodium nitrate and monosodium glutamate.
You may not be able to do anything about a family history of kidney stones, but taking these four external, behavioral steps can significantly decrease your likelihood of experiencing this painful condition.
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