- New research shows that added sugar consumption may be a risk factor for developing kidney stones.
- The negative health effects of added sugar, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and obesity, are also risk factors for kidney stone formation.
- Added sugars can also lead to less urine volume and elevated urinary calcium, which may lead to the development of kidney stones.
Kidney stone formation is a painful condition that may cause vomiting, bloody urine, fever, and chills and interfere with quality of life.
Risk factors for kidney stones include obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
New research suggests added sugar intake may be a risk factor for developing kidney stones.
The study authors analyzed data from 28,303 adults between 2007 and 2018 from the
The data included the participants’ history of kidney stones and their daily intake of added sugars, determined by their self-reported recent consumption of food and drinks.
The findings were recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
The study authors defined added sugar as “sugars or caloric sweeteners added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation to add flavor or extend shelf life.”
Participants included in the survey were given a healthy eating index score (HEI-2015), which outlined their eating habits.
Researchers also examined factors such as gender, age, race or ethnicity, BMI, and medical history to see if any of these factors may play a role in developing kidney stones.
Researchers discovered that participants who consumed more added sugar were more likely to have kidney stones, a lower HEI score, and a lower education level.
Furthermore, the percentage of caloric energy intake from added sugars was linked to kidney stones.
Participants who received more than 25% of their total energy from added sugars had a 88% higher chance of developing kidney stones than those with less than 5% of their total…
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