10 Home Remedies For Kidney Stones
Home Remedy #7: Reduce Vitamin C Intake
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, occurs naturally in many fruits such as lemons and oranges. Although healthy when consumed in regular amounts, excessive intake of vitamin C, such as heavy vitamin C supplementation, can be a risk factor for the development of kidney stones. Besides, once in the body, vitamin C is converted into oxalate, which leads to a general increase in concentration of the substance in the blood.
The consequence is elevated oxalate concentration in the kidneys, which is associated with increased risk of kidney stone formation. Since natural sources of vitamin C are not associated with this risk, it is a good habit to obtain much of your vitamin C from your diet.
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