Vijay Shankar Vijay Shankar Asked 9 months ago

Does vitamin c make kidney stones worse?

Having had kidney stones before, I'm super careful about my diet. I take Vitamin C for immunity, but a relative told me it could make kidney stones worse. Is that true?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! Unless you are taking massive doses of chewable tablets everyday, normal vitamin C from oranges or nimbu paani won't cause stones. Just drink plenty of water and you will be fine.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

High levels of Vitamin C can turn into oxalate, which is what most kidney stones are made of. If you have a history of stones, please get your urine tested and consult a doctor before starting any supplements.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I totally panicked when I had a small stone and was scared to even drink lemon water because of Vitamin C. My doctor cleared my doubts and said moderate natural amounts are actually helpful. So relax, just avoid synthetic tablets.

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Sarala Devi Sarala Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Our bodies have a natural way of balancing everything when we stay calm and drink pure water. Excess of anything, even vitamin tablets, can burden our kidneys. Eat naturally, stay positive, and take care of your health.

Rohan Chawla Rohan Chawla Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Bro, my doctor told me that synthetic Vitamin C tablets can increase oxalates and worsen stones if you cross 1000mg. Natural stuff like lemons is usually fine, but definitely skip the high-dose pills.

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Tanmay Bhatia Tanmay Bhatia Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I know how terrifying the pain of kidney stones is, and how anxious you get about every little thing you consume. It is completely normal to worry about Vitamin C. Try to consult your doctor to clear this fear from your mind.

Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, high supplement doses can convert to oxalate, so avoid heavy pills without asking a doctor.

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