Role of Dietary Supplements in Prevention of Renal Stones: An Update

Abstract

Kidney stone disease is an oldest known and widespread medical condition characterised by its high prevalence in all over the world. Literature suggests that around 9–12% of population in industrialised countries have kidney stone disease in their lives with the 30–50% of reoccurrence rate. Because of high prevalence, recurrent and unpredictable nature of stone formation and its predominance mainly in adults contributes to the substantial impact on society, individual and health care system. In light of these trends, it’s imperative to use optimum preventive strategies to reduce the burden of kidney stone disease on individual and society. The aetiology of kidney stone disease is a multifactorial and it’s related to diet, environmental factors, genetics, metabolic syndromes and various life style factors. Its noteworthy that dietary and life style modification are the major contributors in the prevention of kidney stone reoccurrence. Dietary interventions aim to reduce the urinary abnormalities known to promote lithogenesis. Therefore, modification in the dietary factors is appealing way to patients and physicians in the treatment and prevention of stone recurrence as it is relatively inexpensive and safe. So, the present chapter is focusing on the role of dietary supplements in prevention of renal stones.

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“…Interestingly, a higher intake of dietary calcium has been found to reduce the risk of stone formation, likely because it binds with dietary oxalate, reducing its absorption (20,21,22). However, calcium supplements, which are often consumed without meals, do not provide the same benefit (23). The intake of potassium is also important, with higher levels potentially reducing stone formation by decreasing urinary calcium excretion and increasing urinary citrate levels (24).…”