Can you get kidney stones from coffee?
I drink at least 3-4 cups of coffee every day to stay productive at work. My colleague told me it can cause kidney stones. Should I cut back?
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9 months ago
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Oh god, I drink 3 cups of black coffee every day to stay awake at work and now I'm terrified of getting kidney stones! Has anyone actually got stones because of a coffee habit? Should I stop drinking it completely to be safe?
9 months ago
Listen, there is no need to panic and cut out coffee completely. It is all about moderation; one or two cups a day will not harm your kidneys. Just make sure you aren't loading it with too much sugar, and keep a water bottle with you all day. Take care of yourself.
9 months ago
Haan na, coffee has some oxalates so excess can be bad, but in limit it is totally fine. My husband also loves filter coffee, but he balances it by drinking lots of water and coconut water, ho na. Don't worry, just keep yourself well hydrated.
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8 months ago
Bro, don't stress too much about your morning coffee. While coffee has some oxalates, it also acts as a natural diuretic which keeps things moving. Just don't replace your water intake with coffee, drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily and you can enjoy your brew peacefully.
7 months ago
I totally get it, we all love our daily cup of chai or coffee and worrying about stones can be so stressful. Actually, moderate coffee drinking is usually fine and might even help because it makes you urinate more. Just make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day to balance it out.