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Can ascorbic acid develop a kidney failure or kidney stone? thanks
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Different effects: Citric acid can prevent the individual crystals of calcium salts from forming stones; however, for individuals with renal insufficiency, large doses of vitamin c are not prudent - see you dac!
Answered 1/26/2015
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Maybe: Ascorbic acid is metabolized into oxalate by your liver. Therefore, taking too much vitamin c can increase your risk of stones. It's less likely to cause renal failure.
Answered 8/8/2014
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Excessive Vitamin C: is contraindicated with renal insufficiency & oxalate renal calculus formers, It could impact kidney stone formation.
Answered 8/20/2014
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