Question 1

i usually eat 2-3cups of spinach a day ( on my green /protein smoothie) friend told me consuming too much spinach can cause kidney stones,trueormith?

Accepted Answer

Oxalate: Spinach is loaded with oxalic acid. Excessive consumption of oxalates can cause kidney stones. However, kidney stone formation varies in individuals. It is best to avoid or limit spinach if one has history of stones or kidney disease.

Question 2

egg protein can cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Limit animal protein: eating too much animal protein, such as red meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood, boosts the level of uric acid and could lead to kidney stones. A high-protein diet also reduces levels of citrate, the chemical in urine that helps prevent stones from forming. If you’re prone to stones, limit your daily meat intake to a quantity that is no bigger than a pack of playing cards.

Question 3

can high protein diets cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Can increase risk: High protein and low carb diets have been shown to increase kidney acid load, thereby increasing kidney stone risk.

This diet can also increase calcium in the urine.

Increased animal protein increases kidney excretion of oxalate, a chemical that combines with calcium to make one type of kidney stone.

Question 4

recently to er and found out 12mm kidney stone only surgery will remove it. will eating high protein food cause pain in kidney area?

Accepted Answer

No.: Diet will not affect your pain or kidney function.

Question 5

could switching to a low protein diet cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the stone type, but fluid intake is a much more influential variable.

Question 6

why does one avoids animal protein in kidney stone is it because it will create another stone or consolidate the existing one?

Accepted Answer

: It may have more to do with calcium in animal protein. You should drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly cololess. This will help in prevent new stone formation,

Question 7

what protein powder can be used for someone with a history of kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

What for: What would be taking protein powder for? If you are eating a mixed diet you do not need a protein supplement.
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Question 8

can i have occasional animal protein if i have kidney stones due to the increase use of animal protein?

Accepted Answer

: As far as I recall animal protein is not associated with kidney stones.  
But I would ask a stone Dr in your part of Punjab about this in men like you who grew up there.

Question 9

5.5 mm kidney stone just removed thru medicine. is it harmful to take protein powder for gym purpose after that. will it create stone again?

Accepted Answer

Need to drink water: If it is the first time you had the kidney stone usually there is no need for further testing. Taking protein supplements may cause stones but more important is to drink plenty of water. Urine should look clear. Also need to lower salt intake. Check with your doctor for specific dietary restrictions.

Question 10

i have had a kidney stone 3 years ago, now i started to use protein powder for my bodybuilding. do i need to worry about my kidney and stone recidive ?

Accepted Answer

Watch protein: Kidney stones form because of multiple factors.  It is important to know what your stones were made of in the past.  Factors such as fluid intake, sodium intake, and protein intake can influence stone risk.  Protein, if taken in too high a concentration, can actually result in kidney insufficiency and can certainly raise stone risks.  As with everything, moderation is key.  See a urologist.

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Egg protein can cause kidney stones?

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Can high protein diets cause kidney stones?

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Recently to er and found out 12mm kidney stone only surgery will remove it. will eating high protein food cause pain in kidney area?

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Could switching to a low protein diet cause kidney stones?

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Why does one avoids animal protein in kidney stone is it because it will create another stone or consolidate the existing one?

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What protein powder can be used for someone with a history of kidney stones?

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Can i have occasional animal protein if i have kidney stones due to the increase use of animal protein?

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5.5 mm kidney stone just removed thru medicine. is it harmful to take protein powder for gym purpose after that. will it create stone again?

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I have had a kidney stone 3 years ago, now i started to use protein powder for my bodybuilding. do i need to worry about my kidney and stone recidive ?

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