Kidney Stones

What is Calcium Oxalate?

Calcium is an essential mineral, while oxalate is a bitter component of certain plants. The two bind together in the digestive system. The two bind together in the digestive system. the combination can cause calcium oxalate kidney stones when an individual susceptible to this problem consumes too much of these substances, and does not drink enough fluids to flush calcium oxalate crystals from the kidneys.

Statistics
Approximately 80% of all kidney stones are made of calcium oxalate, according to Brigham and Women's Hospital. The kidney stones consists of minerals that normally leave the kidney through urine, but these crystals can lodge in the kidney and grow larger. Five percent of Americans develop kidney stones, as noted by Brigham and Women's Hospital. Men and individuals with a family history of kidney stones are more prone to the disorder. The risk continually increases after the age of 40.

Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/216724-what-is-calcium-oxalate/

Dietary Changes to Prevent Calcium Oxalate Stones

By reducing the oxalate and calcium in your urine, you may reduce the risk of future calcium oxalate stone formation. The amount of fluid protein, sodium, and oxalate in your diet can affect the concentration of oxalate and calcium in your urine. Below are dietary guidelines to assist you:

1. Drink More Fluids
By increasing the fluid in your diet, your urine will be less concentrated with calcium or oxalate. Aim for 8 cups of non-alcoholic, caffeine free fluids per day. The color of your urine is a good indicator of its concentration. It should appear light yellow in color.

2. Limit Protein
Excessive protein in your diet can increase both the calcium and oxalate in your urine. To eat adequate, but not excessive amounts of protein:

A) Limit milk and milk products to two servings per day.
One serving equals:
1 cup of milk, or yogurt or  
1 ounce of cheese

B) Limit you intake of fish, poultry, and meat to five ounces per day. A deck of cards is approximately the same size as three ounces of these high protein foods.

3. Limit Foods High in Oxalate
By avoiding foods in very high in oxalate, you may reduce the oxalate in your urine.

A List of Of High Oxalate Foods

Protein Foods
Nuts
Peanut Butter
Soy Protein
Tofu

Grains
Grits
Soybean Crackers
Wheat germ

Beverages
Cocoa
Ovaltine
Tea
Cola
Cranberry juice

Fruits
Blackberries
Blueberries
Fruit Cocktail
Grapes
Lemon Peel
Orange
Orange Peel
Plums
Red Currants
Rhubarb
Strawberries

Vegetables
Beets
Beet Greens
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Eggplant
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Kale
Leeks
Lima Beans
Mustard Greens
Okra
Pokeweed
Rutabagas
Squash
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Waxed Beans


4. Reduce Sodium
Too much sodium in your diet can result in more calcium in your urine. Aim for less than 3,000 milligrams of sodium per day.

To reduce the sodium in your diet:
A) Enjoy your food without added salt. Use vinegar, herbs, and spices to flavor your food instead of salt.
B) Cook without salt.
C) Check food labels. If the food contains more than 250 milligrams of sodium per serving, it contains too much sodium. In general, the more processed a food is, the greater is its sodium content.

5. Avoid Vitamin C supplements
* Vitamin C rich foods are acceptable
* Vitamin C supplements are not recommended since it can increase oxalate in your body.

6. Calcium restriction is NOT necessary
* Low calcium intake may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis).
* Low levels of calcium may increase the oxalate absorbed during digestion.

7. Take Glutathione Supplements
Calcium oxalate decreases glutathione levels in the body that is why it is important to supplement our body's glutathione with clinically proven products such as Max GXL and Cellgevity.



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