The role of fluid intake in the prevention of kidney stone disease: A systematic review over the last two decades.

Kithmini Nadeeshani Gamage Enakshee Jamnadass Sadaf Karim Sulaiman Amelia Pietropaolo Omar M Aboumarzouk Bhaskar Kumar Somani

Published in: Turkish journal of urology (2020)

Fluids low in calcium seem to reduce the risk of KSD. Certain varieties of fluid, such as grapefruit, apple, and orange juices reduce urine CaOx saturation, with a subsequent reduction in stone formation. Findings from this review could contribute to primary prevention for those at risk of KSD.

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