Tag: Stone formation

Research shows fish oil often *reduces* urinary risk factors for calcium oxalate kidney stones, rather than causing them. So, can fish oil cause stones? The answer involves understanding omega-3s' impact on the body and separating fact from unfounded concerns about this popular supplement.

According to a Mayo Clinic study, low dietary intake of potassium is associated with a higher risk of both first-time and recurrent symptomatic kidney stones. This directly addresses the question, “Is potassium bad for kidney stones?” by revealing that for many, the opposite is true: adequate potassium is protective.