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How should i get calcium if i'm prone to kidney stones?
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Kidney stones: There is no direct relationship between taking calcium and kidney stones.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Cautiously: Agree w dr rodriguez. No direct relation. But, much calcium intake leads to much calcium in urine. Calcium with meals is safer than bet meals since it binds to phosphorus in gut leading to loss in stools lowering calcium/phosphorus levels in urine i.e. Cutting phosphorus stones. If use calcium for bone health, use calcium citrate & get 24 hr urine calcium levels, if hi it adds to stone risk still.
Answered 12/10/2013
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