- sweet potatoes,
- pumpkin/sunflower seeds,
- cashews, peanuts, walnuts,
- kidney beans
- blackberries, blueberries,
- broccoli,
- dried figs
Cranberry juice for kidney stones
Over the years, you have probably heard the elders say, “Go get that cranberry juice and that will clear up your problem.” But thus goes that age-old question, does drinking cranberry juice, or taking the cranberry supplement pills prevent UTIs or kidney stones?
Well, the research thus far is still unclear and some studies have found that taking cranberry supplements or drinking cranberry juice really depends on the individual’s diet and their health conditions.
According to the National Library of Health, one study found when cranberry juice was recommended for a patient who had recurrent UTIs and “a distant history of calcium oxalate, nephrolithiasis developed recurrent stones” after the patient was self-administering their cranberry concentrate tablets.
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The study concludes that “Cranberry concentrate tablets are marketed for urinary tract ailments”. However, researchers state physicians and manufacturers of cranberry products should make an effort to educate patients for nephrolithiasis against ingestion of these dietary supplements.
Taking cranberry products or eating leafy greens or grapefruit could interfere with your current medications especially if you are prescribed blood-thinners like Coumadin or Warfarin.
These drugs can work against the medication and thicken your blood causing bleeding within your body since these foods are rich in vitamin K.
Taking cranberry juice and pill supplements, which are high in oxalates, could cause more kidney stones instead of getting rid of them if you have a history of recurring stones, the study reveals. As more case studies are being conducted, be mindful that before you begin any supplement pill or make sudden changes within your diet consult with your doctor first.