Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast How to NEVER Get Kidney Stones
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Sep 16, 2025 Learn how kidney stones form and discover 20 effective prevention tips that could save you from pain. Delve into the crucial role of magnesium and dietary choices in maintaining kidney health. Discover simple yet impactful strategies to enhance kidney function and reduce the risk of future issues. Take control of your health and stop kidney stones before they start!
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Personal Kidney Stone Ordeal
- Dr. Eric Berg described his kidney stone as the worst pain of his life and needing emergency care.
- He later experienced bleeding while urinating when the stone damaged his kidney.
Calcium Oxalate Is Primary Culprit
- Most kidney stones are calcium oxalate, formed when calcium binds oxalate in the kidney.
- Diluting urine by drinking fluids helps but isn't the single most important factor.
Citrate And Oxalate Dynamics
- Citrates dissolve calcium and low urinary citrate raises stone risk because the body may not make enough.
- Oxalates come from foods and from the body, and antibiotics can remove microbes that degrade oxalate.