10 Foods That Cause Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones Causing Food #3: Alcohol
While alcohol has not been found to directly cause kidney stones, it can contribute to the increased formation of kidney stones. Alcohol such as beer that is grain based has an especially high content of purine. Purines are chemicals that can cause kidney stones.
While uric acid is usually excreted from the body through the urine, excessive purine can lead to uric acid accumulation, resulting in the formation of a kidney stone. Since obesity also contributes to the formation of kidney stones, the consumption of alcohol can lead to obesity, leading to kidney stones. Long-term alcohol use can also lead to kidney damage.
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