Vicky Sharma Vicky Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Do monster drinks cause kidney stones?

My friends and I often drink Monster energy drinks to stay awake during exams or late-night gaming sessions. One of my friends recently got kidney stones, and he blames these drinks. Do monster drinks cause kidney stones?

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Sujata Vyas Sujata Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Energy drinks are packed with high amounts of sodium and sugar, which can definitely increase the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones. I always advise sticking to fresh juices, coconut water, or lime water instead of these artificial cans to keep your kidneys healthy.

Suresh Iyer Suresh Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I had a painful 5mm kidney stone last year and my doctor made me stop all energy drinks immediately. They are loaded with compounds that crystallize in your kidneys if you don't flush them out. Drink at least 3 liters of plain water daily and avoid these canned drinks completely.

Rohan Salvi Rohan Salvi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, yes. These drinks dehydrate your body like crazy because of all the caffeine, and dehydration is the number one cause of kidney stones. If you are chugging Monster daily and not drinking enough water, you are inviting trouble.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Bro, my college roommate used to drink Monster almost every day during exams and ended up in the hospital with severe kidney pain. The doctor directly blamed the energy drinks and dehydration. Seriously, stay away from those and stick to water.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

While they are convenient during late-night office shifts, regular consumption of energy drinks is very harsh on your kidneys due to the chemical load. Try swapping them for black coffee or green tea which are much safer stimulants. Your long-term health is worth more than a quick energy burst.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I love sweet drinks, but these energy drinks are just chemical cocktails that do no good to your body. Having one occasionally might be fine, but making it a habit will definitely stress your kidneys. Treat yourself to a nice cold fresh lassi instead!

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they can contribute to stones due to high caffeine and sugar levels. It is much safer to reduce their intake and drink plenty of water to keep your kidneys clean.

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