Calcium Supplements and Kidney Stone patients?

Dr. R.K.Jha
Consultant - Nephrologist (Patna)

  • The daily requirement of calcium is 1000mg /day in females less than 50 years and men less than 70 years.
  • In females, more than 50 years and men more than 70years the requirement is 1200 mg/day.
  • Calcium is an important source of mineral for bone health and insufficient intake leads to poor bone health and increased risk of bone thinning (osteoporosis) fractures.
  • Calcium oxalate stones form when urine becomes highly concentrated and the calcium oxalate.
  • It covers forms of crystals and stones. It may result from inadequate water intake or taking foods rich in oxalate such as  spinach, rhubarb, French fries, chocolates, beet and nuts.
  • Calcium is a nutrient that is found in dairy products, like yogurt, milk and cheese. 
  • Eating foods with calcium are a good way for oxalates to leave the body and not form stones. The best way to get calcium into your body is through the foods you eat.
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