10 Foods That Cause Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones Causing Food #2: Animal Protein
The consumption of animal protein such as red meat, eggs, poultry, and shellfish can increase the levels of uric acid in the body. It can rob the body of citrate, an important substance that helps prevent the formation of kidney stones. Like the consumption of organ meats, consuming animal proteins increases the uric acid levels, and concentration of uric acid in the urine can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
For those at risk of kidney stones, decrease consumption of animal protein and substitute it for plant-based proteins such as soy milk, beans, lentils, peas, tofu, peanuts, cashews, walnuts, and almonds.
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