Are you at risk of a kidney stone? Common Myths DEBUNKED!

Over 90% of adults are deficient in one important nutrient that leads to kidney stones and other age-related diseases.

Today we’re busting common myths about how NOT to reduce your risk of kidney stones, plus giving you an easy way to reduce your risk of kidney stones by over 90%! If you’re interested in preventing or treating kidney stones without taking a bunch of medications or going on some crazy diet, this video is for you. I’ll explain why commonly held beliefs are in fact TOTALLY untrue, plus show you the research on what REALLY works. As a bonus, I’ll explain how making one simple change to your diet can not only prevent kidney stones but also significantly lower your risk of many other associated diseases.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Myth #1: Kidney stones are no big deal. FALSE! Kidney stones are not only painful but also increase your risk of multiple other diseases associated with unhealthy aging.
02:00 Myth #2: Reducing calcium intake will lower your risk of calcium oxalate stones. FALSE! A low calcium diet actually DOUBLES your risk of a kidney stone.
03:18 Myth #3: Reducing oxalate in the diet can reduce the risk of kidney stones. FALSE! Oxalate is in most fruits and vegetables, and is a normal by-product of food metabolism. Trying to reduce oxalates might actually INCREASE your risk of more kidney stones.
04:42 Truth #1: You don’t need to reduce calcium or oxalate, you need to stop them from crystallizing in the urine.
05:10 Truth #2: Drinking plenty of water (at least 3L per day) can lower your risk of a kidney stone by over 50%
06:32 Truth #3: Increasing your intake of potassium citrate can reduce your risk of a kidney stone by up to 96%, and reduce your risk of many other diseases associated with unhealthy aging.
08:06 Action steps – how to get your potassium up to levels that will prevent the next kidney stone
09:30 Additional resources and wrap up

Research cited in video:
Kidney International 2006;70(5):835
Eur Urol Focus 2021;7(6):1468
Am J Kidney Dis 2013;62(6):1039–1041
Nutrition Reviews 2006;64(7):301
NEJM 2002; 346: 77
Journal of Urology 1996;155(3):839–843
Journal of Urology 1993;150(6):1761-4.
Archivos Espanoles de Urologia 2001;54(9):1036-46.
Journal of Endourology 2002;16(3):149-52.

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[xrillapie]

I needed this video. As a woman, I'm worried about my calcium intake and making sure I'm taking enough to avoid brittle bones....thanks for providing factual information with scientific reasoning. I signed up for the waitlist for potassium citrate supplement.

[Walter-oxrc]

Thank you. I'd cut back on both calcium & spinach after getting a stone. Looks like potassium doesn't get enough attention.

[Daisy-xlxu]

This really cleared up my confusion of my stones thank you!!

[mortalstorm]

Ten years ago I underwent lithotripsy to break up stones that were blocking my ureter. My urologist said that by consuming vegetables and fruits high in water content, that I would be satisfying a good portion of my daily hydration requirements as long as I was excreting two liters of urine on average. Trying to drink three liters of water daily would be a near impossible task for me as it would suppress my appetite and cause unwanted weight loss.

[MyEvette]

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[CalleyWalsh]

I have been having kidney stones for two and a half years. I have an irritable bladder and have restricted my fluids as a result, since
I was very young. No matter what I try, that includes, no fizzy drinks, no tumeric, no ginger, drinking water, I still get the stones.

[ianhoward]

hi great videos i have an enlarged prostrate am taking saw pimento and pumpkin seed oil plus turmeric and other herbs and of course tomatoes i am on a dual tablet from the doctor what happens if i stop taking them and increase my herbs.

[timmullen]

Thank you, Dr. Dave. Your medical observations sound like common sense practical advice.

Be Well.