In this conversation, Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss the relationship between calcium and kidney stones, emphasizing the importance of calcium in preventing kidney stones rather than dissolving them. Jill shares insights from her nearly 30 years of experience in helping patients manage kidney stones, highlighting the significance of urine tests to understand calcium levels. The discussion also covers dietary recommendations, the role of calcium in bone health, and the broader benefits of following a kidney stone diet.

Takeaways

• Calcium does not dissolve kidney stones but helps prevent them.
• A 24-hour urine collection is essential for understanding calcium levels.
• High urine calcium can lead to kidney stones, and diet plays a crucial role.
• Calcium is vital for bone health, especially as one ages.
• Pairing calcium with high oxalate foods can help reduce oxalate absorption.
• Dietary changes can lead to reduced need for medications.
• The kidney stone diet promotes overall health, not just stone prevention.
• Non-dairy sources of calcium are available for those who avoid dairy.
• Lowering salt and sugar intake is beneficial for kidney health.
• Education and awareness about kidney stones can empower patients.

00:00 Understanding Calcium and Kidney Stones
06:27 The Role of Diet in Kidney Stone Prevention
11:57 Community and Resources for Kidney Stone Management

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Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, group coaching, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.