In this episode, Melanie talks the nitty gritty of how to actually get a 24-hour urine test for kidney stones to understand what YOU can do to prevent kidney stones.

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Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour Urine Test

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In this episode, Melanie breaks down the top 3 reasons why it is harmful to take people's well-meaning advice for kidney stone prevention.

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In this episode, Melanie chats with Gina, a student in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about her nearly 10 years of dealing with kidney stones.

Blog: Low Oxalate Bread Recipe

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In this episode, Melanie tackles the age-old question "is kale high in oxalate?" - as well as the oxalate content of MANY other green veggies!

Low Oxalate Greens Blog Post

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In this episode, Melanie dives into the data behind some common supplements and if they are safe (or even beneficial!) for people with kidney stones.

Magnesium & Kidney Stones (The Kidney Dietitian Blog)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (General Article)

Omega-3 Supplementation for Kidney Stones Article (2011)

Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Kidney Function Article (2019)

Supplements to Reduce Oxalate (The Kidney Dietitian Blog)

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Eating too much sugar is associated with more kidney stones. This episode dives into WHO exactly should be concerned about sugar, and how much is ok to eat! Spoiler: there is ABSOLUTELY some room for ice cream!

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I don't recommend strict low oxalate diets for ANYONE. I often get asked why not? Doesn't it make sense to recommend a low oxalate diet just in case it matters? In this episode, I break down my top 5 reasons why I DO NOT recommend a low oxalate diet for everyone. And how a low oxalate diet may actually be harmful for people with kidney stones.

Blog Post: What is PRAL & How Does It Affect Kidneys?

Blog Post: How a Low Oxalate Diet Could Make Kidney Stones Worse

Blog Post: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones

Blog Post: Top 8 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Kidney Stones on a Low Oxalate Diet

American Urological Association Guidelines for the Management of Kidney Stones

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Is it ok to get a 24-hour urine test when you STILL have kidney stones? Melanie dives into this question and when it might NOT be ideal to get a 24-hour urine test.

Tips to ask your urologist about a 24-hour urine test

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We talk a lot about how important it is to get a 24-hour urine test to prevent kidney stones. But, what if you've never HAD a kidney stone, but still want to do everything you can to prevent them? It certainly doesn't make sense to get a urine test in this case - instead, this episode is for you!

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Blog

Keto Diets & Kidney Stones Blog

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Kidney stone specialist Dr. Anna Zisman and Melanie talk about all the different kinds of healthcare professionals who should be on your kidney stone medical team, and how to find true kidney stone specialists.

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