In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast, hosts Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss essential strategies for preventing kidney stones. They emphasize the importance of hydration, dietary choices, and understanding the relationship between sodium, calcium, and oxalate in urine. The conversation highlights practical tips for listeners to reduce their risk of kidney stones through lifestyle changes and proper nutrition.

Takeaways

• You need enough water to dilute your urine.
• Lowering sodium helps you pee more and prevents stones.
• Calcium is crucial for bone health and preventing stones.
• High sodium intake leads to higher calcium loss in urine.
• Calcium and oxalate bind in the gut to prevent absorption.
• Added sugar can pull calcium from bones and lower urine volume.
• Too much meat can lower citrate and increase acidity in urine.
• Hydration is the most important factor in preventing kidney stones.
• Aim for 2.5 to 3 liters of fluid intake daily.
• Moderation is key in dietary choices to prevent kidney stones.

00:00 Introduction to Kidney Stone Prevention
00:44 Understanding the Kidney Stone Diet Goals
07:30 The Importance of Hydration in Preventing Stones
10:50 Practical Tips for Managing Kidney Stone Risk

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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.