What Causes Kidney Stones?
7. Salty Foods
Salt is a very important mineral for us as it is necessary for numerous important bodily functions. It is also common in many of the foods that we eat so we should have no difficulty in getting what we need. However, it is also very easy to have too much salt, and it can be very unhealthy for us.
It is well known that sodium, which is found in salt, can contribute to a high blood pressure. Salt can also increase the levels of calcium in our urine, and any oxalate that is present can bind to the extra calcium, thus causing calcium-oxalate kidney stones to form.
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