10 Causes of Kidney Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Excessive Sugar Intake
Excessive sugar intake can lead to the formation of kidney stones. A lot of foods, especially processed foods, either contain sugar or are broken down into sugar. Therefore, when people eat foods like soda, french fries, bread, and cakes, the body ends up with a lot of sugar. High amounts of sugar interfere with the absorption of minerals, such as magnesium and calcium, which increases the risk of developing kidney stones.
Researchers link the rising number of young children with kidney stones to the increased consumption of sugary foods. Studies have also found that reducing sugar intake reduces the risk of recurrent kidney stones.
Advertisement
