Episode
Is Sparkling Water Bad for Kidney Stones?
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- Kidney Stone Diet
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- Sep 29, 2026
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- 556
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Summary
Your bottle of bubbly water might hide a surprising amount of salt and sugar. Carbonation itself does not cause kidney stones. The carbon dioxide in sparkling water is completely safe. The real trouble comes from what companies add to the bottle. Tonic water often carries a heavy dose of sugar. Many mineral waters sneak in extra sodium and calcium. That can easily throw off your daily targets. We break down how to read water labels so you stay protected. Too much sodium raises the calcium in your urine, which can form stones. Extra sugar does the same thing. We talk through your daily limits for salt, added sugar, and calcium. You will see how flavored drinks fit into your day without undoing your hard work. We also look at artificial sweeteners. We share why simple tap water is often your best bet. If you love fizzy drinks, you do not have to give them up completely. You just need to check the label and count those extra minerals. You will know exactly which bubbly drinks are safe to sip. Get Featured! Leave us a voice message at call.show/kidneystonediet to be featured on the show! Chapters (00:00) - Sparkling Water and Kidney Stone Prevention (02:18) - Sodium and Calcium in Mineral Water (05:07) - Added Sugar in Flavored Waters (06:29) - Artificial Sweeteners and Nutrition Labels —— When you're ready, here's how I can help Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass , you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created: Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans 4 meals per day, 7 days per week Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, K…