How Good is Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones?

cranberry juice for kidney stones

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Small pieces of minerals and salts that are found in the kidneys are kidney stones, which may move downwards the urinary tract. People with kidney stones suffer from pain in the abdomen. Magnesium and Citrate are responsible for the formation of kidney stones. Here are some effective methods to take cranberry juice for kidney stones.

Is Cranberry Juice Good for Kidney Stones?

  • Kidney stones can be classified into different types on the basis of their composition.
  • Some kidney stones which are formed due to excess acidic are called calcium phosphate while some kidney stones, which are formed due to excess alkaline urine, are called struvite stones.
  • People having calcium oxalate kidney stones should avoid cranberry juice since the fruit has a huge amount of oxalates.
  • People suffering from Struvite stones can take Cranberry juice. Thus, we can say cranberry juice is good for Struvite kidney stones.

Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones Treatment

Cranberries, creeping shrubs, have slender stems, evergreen leaves, dark pink flowers and fruits called berries. The fruits have high nutritional values as they contain vitamin C and antioxidants in huge amount. In addition, other vitamins; minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron etc.; protein, are also present in cranberries. Cranberry juice changes the levels of magnesium and nitrate in the urine of people having kidney stones.

1. Drinking  Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones

Consumption of cranberry juice by patients of kidney stones is actually a best home remedy. Patients can consume these fruits in whole. But 100% natural cranberry juices, if taken regularly, will prevent urinary infections.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of cranberry juice,
  • ½ cup of water

Process:

  • Mix 1 cup of cranberry juice and ½ cup of water.
  • Stir it well and drink it.
  • You may add ½ tablespoon lemon juice to it.

How many times to drink: 1 or 2 times per day.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar and Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones

Citric acid found in Apple Cider Vinegar helps in dissolving kidney stones by allowing the body to pass the stones more easily. Besides, Apple Cider Vinegar prevents kidney stones by increasing the production of hydrochloric acid.

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