Episode
You have no idea this is causing your kidney stones
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- Kidney Stone Diet
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- Aug 4, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 750
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Summary
Up to 60 percent of calcium kidney stone formers have too much calcium in their urine. You will never know this is happening without a 24-hour urine test. We walk you through the top five reasons your body leaks extra calcium into your urine. We also share what you can do to stop it. High urine calcium often comes from eating too much salt or too much meat protein. Taking high doses of vitamin D can also cause it. Sometimes, small glands in your neck pull calcium straight out of your bones. That extra calcium dumps into your kidneys, creating stones and leaving your bones weak. We show you how to spot these causes and talk to your doctor. You will learn simple food changes, like eating less sodium, that keep calcium where it belongs. We help you protect your kidneys and keep your bones strong. Get Featured! Leave us a voice message at call.show/kidneystonediet to be featured on the show! Chapters (00:00) - Understanding Kidney Stone Formation (00:19) - The Importance of 24-Hour Urine Collection (01:49) - Top Reasons for High Urine Calcium (03:14) - Dietary Influences on Urine Calcium Levels (05:26) - The Role of Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormones (09:17) - Managing Idiopathic Hypercalciuria —— 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, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook Plus, 20% Off Private Con…