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How Safe Are Protein Supplements While Having Kidney Stones?

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Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016
Question: Hello Doctor,

I am diabetic and have a history of kidney stones. In the last 12-15 years, I have faced kidney stone problem thrice.

I go to the gym regularly and wanted to check if I can take protein supplements? Or will this not be right given my kidney stone history.


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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take Protein supplements .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are known to have recurrence of Kidney stone disease and want to start protein supplements .

Since stone formation basically involves Calcium.Magnesium,Uric acid and Phosphorus metabolism there is no harm in taking protein supplements.It will not have any negative effect on your kidneys.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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How Safe Are Protein Supplements While Having Kidney Stones?

Brief Answer: You can take Protein supplements . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are known to have recurrence of Kidney stone disease and want to start protein supplements . Since stone formation basically involves Calcium.Magnesium,Uric acid and Phosphorus metabolism there is no harm in taking protein supplements.It will not have any negative effect on your kidneys. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil