Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Asked 4 months ago

Can drinking cranberry juice cause kidney stones?

I've started drinking cranberry juice regularly because I heard it's good for urinary health and might prevent UTIs. However, a colleague mentioned that it could actually increase the risk of kidney stones in some people. Is this true for everyone?

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Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Cranberry juice is usually the hero for UTIs, but if you drink gallons of it, the oxalates in it might decide to throw a party in your kidneys and make stones! Drinking it in moderation is totally fine. Just don't replace your daily water intake with it, and consult a doctor if you feel any sharp side pain.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, you try to drink something healthy like cranberry juice for your bladder and then worry it might cause kidney stones instead. Yes, it has some oxalates which can contribute to stones if you drink too much of it. Please don't worry, just keep it moderate and ask a doctor if you have concerns.

Arjun Sundaram Arjun Sundaram Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, cranberry juice contains moderate amounts of oxalates, which can increase the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones if consumed in large quantities. If you are prone to stones, it's better to avoid concentrated juices. Stick to water and get a doctor's advice on your diet.

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Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My daughter was drinking a lot of cranberry juice for chronic UTIs, but our doctor advised us to limit it because the high oxalate content can lead to kidney stones. We switched to giving her plenty of plain water instead. Please consult your family doctor before starting any daily juice routine.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Cranberry juice has oxalates, so drinking too much of it can sometimes cause stones. Along with watching your diet, staying active and walking daily helps keep your metabolic health and kidneys in good shape. Make sure to consult your doctor for a personalized plan.

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