Can too much calcium lead to kidney stones?


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Calcium deficiency may cause kidney stones to form. Calcium levels in the diet can affect the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. Excessive intake of calcium is detrimental to the prevention of kidney stones, which can cause calcium concentration in the blood to increase, so that calcium in the urine reaches a state of supersaturation, promoting the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. After the drug calcium on stone prevention, only suitable for intestinal high oxalate urine disease patients, can inhibit the excretion of oxalic acid in the urine at the same time, increase the excretion of citric acid, so as to achieve the purpose of stone prevention. Try to ensure that the daily calcium intake between 800~1000mg. In addition, drink plenty of water, exercise, regular review, prevention of kidney stones is very necessary.