Can pre workout cause kidney stones?
My cousin recently developed kidney stones, and he also takes pre-workout. I'm worried if my own pre-workout supplements could put me at risk for kidney stones.
6 answers
5 months ago
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Haan yaar, ho sakta hai agar tum dhang se paani nahi pi rahe ho toh. Some pre-workouts have high caffeine and creatine which can dehydrate your body, aur dehydration se stones hone ka risk badh jata hai na. So drink lots of water!
6 months ago
I just started taking a pre-workout last week and now my lower back has a dull ache. Is anyone else constantly terrified of getting kidney stones from these supplements? I really want to know if I should stop taking it immediately.
6 months ago
Managing PCOS has made me very cautious about any synthetic supplements I put in my body. Heavy caffeine and certain compounds in pre-workouts can put a load on your kidneys if you aren't careful. It might be safer to consult your doctor before continuing with them.
6 months ago
Honestly, I work out just so I can eat my butter chicken guilt-free! But these pre-workout powders look so artificial to me. I'd rather have a strong cup of filter coffee and a banana before hitting the gym than risk getting painful kidney stones.
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6 months ago
Look, if you are abusing pre-workout supplements and not drinking 3-4 liters of water daily, you are inviting kidney issues. High caffeine acts as a diuretic and dries you out. Keep your hydration levels high and don't overdose on these powders.
4 months ago
In our days, we relied on simple home-brewed tea or warm water before physical labor. Many young youngsters nowadays consume these processed supplement powders and end up with kidney complications. Drink plenty of water and stick to natural energy sources as much as possible.