10 Causes of Kidney Stones
Cause #3: Excessive Salt Intake
Excessive salt intake is another possible cause of kidney stones. High sodium leads to increased calcium levels and depleted citrate levels in urine. (Citrate is known to inhibit stone formation.) Both these factors increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
Studies show that reducing salt intake to no more than 1,200 mg per day, along with limiting protein intake, cuts down recurrent kidney stone formation by half among people who suffer from chronic kidney stones. According to the study, reducing salt intake has significantly better results than reducing calcium intake.
The FDA recommends that the general population eat no more than 2,300 mg of table salt per day. Furthermore, those with high blood pressure and who are middle-aged or older should limit their intake to no more than 1,500 mg daily.
Advertisement
