Do sugar free energy drinks cause kidney stones?

Question

Someone told me that sugar-free energy drinks can cause kidney stones. I drink them quite often, especially when studying late, so I'm a bit worried now.

Kunal Grover · Accepted Answer

Bhai, with my late-night shifts I survive on energy drinks, sugar-free or not. My sleep is gone anyway, and if I get kidney stones on top of it, I am finished. I try to drink three bottles of water for every energy can just to wash it out.

Neha Preet · Answer

Hey! Don't stress too much! Just balance it out by drinking lots of plain water throughout the day. Water is your kidney's best friend, so keep a bottle handy always.

Zeeshan Ali · Answer

They don't directly cause them, but the heavy caffeine can dehydrate you. Drink plenty of water and you will be safe.

Deepak Chawla · Answer

Haha, if energy drinks gave stones directly, half of the IT sector would be walking around like quarries. Just don't drink them like they are water, na! Keep your water intake high and you should be totally fine.

Amit Shah · Answer

According to my urologist, it is not the sugar-free aspect but the high caffeine and sodium content in these energy drinks that can dehydrate you. Dehydration is the real culprit behind calcium oxalate buildup. He advised me to strictly limit them to avoid stone risk.

Sunita Mohanty · Answer

I understand your worry, kidney stone pain is terrible. Instead of artificial drinks, try drinking fresh coconut water or barley water (jau ka paani) weekly. These are time-tested home remedies that naturally flush out toxins from the kidneys.

Do sugar free energy drinks cause kidney stones?

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Consult a urologist

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