Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 7 months ago

Is beetroot good for kidney stone patients?

My friend recently had a kidney stone. He's trying to change his diet and someone suggested beetroot. Is it safe for him, or could it cause more problems?

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I want you to be very careful here. Beetroot is packed with oxalates, which can bind with calcium and easily form calcium-oxalate kidney stones. It is highly recommended to avoid beets if you are prone to stones, and focus on drinking plenty of water instead.

Aakanksha Dixit Aakanksha Dixit Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I panicked when I had my first kidney stone and thought I couldn't eat any vegetables. Then my doctor explained that we just need to avoid high-oxalate foods like beetroot and spinach. Once you make this simple adjustment, managing stones becomes much easier.

Abhishek Dubey Abhishek Dubey Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If you love kidney stones and want to invite more of them for a party, then beetroot is your best friend! Jokes apart, beets are rich in oxalates which form stones, so it is best to keep them off your plate for now.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I ignored my initial kidney stone symptoms and kept drinking random vegetable juices including beetroot, which actually made my stones grow bigger and caused severe blockage. Please get a proper scan and consult a doctor before making any dietary changes.

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Seedhi baat batata hoon boss, agar kidney stone ki problem hai toh beetroot se bilkul door raho. Isme oxalate bohot zyada hota hai jo stone ko aur bada karega. Paani piyo aur f फालतू ke nuskhe band karo.

Nisha Hegde Nisha Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When I was treated for kidney stones at Apollo, the clinical dietician strictly told me to cut out beetroot from my diet due to its high oxalate content. I highly recommend asking your specialist directly about your stone type before eating beets.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Ghar par hum bolte hain ki patthari ke mareezon ko beetroot aur palak jaisi cheezon se door rehna chahiye kyunki isse patthari badhti hai. Khoob saara pani aur nimbu paani peena sabse bachaata hai, par agar dard zyada ho toh turant bade doctor ko dikhao.

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