Keeporlive--The formation of kidney stones has been widely studied influenced by the balance of consumption of various foods and beverages that can affected the composition of the stone-forming substances in the urine.
Black tea, milk, chocolate, spinach, cheese, meat, and eggs can increase the formation of kidney stones because it induces oxalate, calcium, and uric acid in the increases urine. Oxalate, calcium, and uric acid is a substance forming kidney stones are quite often.
In addition to foods that can lead to the formation of kidney stones, God also has provided foods that can counteract the formation of kidney stones. One of them is the family of citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, and lemons. When consumed in the form of fruit juice, it can increase the volume of liquid that can dissolve urinary stone-forming substances.
The content of citric acid in these fruits also provide additional preventive effects. Citric acid binds calcium in the urine so it doesn't overlap became stone. Consumption of fruit juice is 120 mL per day is proven to prevent the formation of kidney stones.
In addition, you should pay attention to excessive intake of animal protein also
Beware of Excess Animal Protein Consumption
citrate content in the urine is also affected by acid-base status in the body. The situation is more acidic citric acid can lead to absorption so it is not excreted in the urine and can't counteract the formation of stones. Foods that can improve the condition of this acid is red meat, fish, poultry, cheese, and eggs.
A diet high in animal protein can cause increased levels of calcium and uric acid in the urine, lower levels of citric acid and increase urine acidity. All of which lead to increased risk of kidney stone formation. Eat protein in moderation and Combine with vegetable proteins that do not lead to an increased risk of stone formation.
Don't like orange or lemon? Melon juice which also contains citric acid!
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