Eat Away Kidney Stones Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND

We talk a LOT about oxalate here at The Kidney Dietitian. About 75% of kidney stones are made from calcium oxalate. Never fear calcium phosphate stone formers! Nutrition can and DOES matter for you too! In this episode, Melanie dives into how food is important for calcium phosphate stones.
 
Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food
Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?
Blog: How a Low Oxalate Diet Can Make Kidney Stones Worse
 
 
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High urine calcium is the MOST common cause of kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie breaks down what to do if you find high urine calcium on your 24-hour urine test.
 
Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24-Hour Urine Test
Blog: 24-Hour Urine Test for Kidney Stones
Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
 
 
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In this episode, Melanie breaks down the often missed nuanced recommendation for “eat less protein” to prevent kidney stones. As always, there is MUCH more to know.
 
Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones
Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load
Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
 
 
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If you don’t love yogurt, is cottage cheese a good choice for people with kidney stones? Melanie weighs in on all things cottage cheese and kidney stones.
 
FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know
Recipe & Blog: Low Sodium Cottage Cheese
Recipe: Paneer Cheese
 
 
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In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about collagen and kidney stones. Are collagen supplements ok for people with kidney stones? Listen in!
FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know
Blog: Can Collagen Cause Kidney Stones
 
 
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In this episode, Melanie talks with Dr. Luke Reynolds, a urologist at the University of Chicago who has a special interest in kidney stone treatment. They cover what exactly a urologist does, the different types of procedures to get rid of kidney stones, warning signs to look out for after stone surgery or when passing a stone, and SO much more!
Luke Reynolds, MD at the University of Chicago
 
 
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