Abstract:INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Patients with kidney stones are counseled to eat a diet low in animal protein, sodium and oxalate, with a modest amount of calcium, usually from dairy. However, approximately 2/3 of the global population is lactose intolerant, and plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular due to health and environmental benefits. Restriction of sodium, potassium and oxalate e90
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