Is green tea bad for kidney stones?

Hi! Moderate green tea is usually okay, but it does contain oxalates which can be a bit risky if you already have calcium oxalate stones. 🍵 Drinking plenty of plain water is always the absolute best way to flush those stones out!

I just got treated for a 6mm kidney stone last month. My urologist told me to cut down heavily on black tea and green tea because both have oxalates. Drinking lots of water with lemon juice is a much safer option to help prevent stones.

Actually, green tea does have oxalates, yaar. If you are prone to kidney stones, drinking cup after cup thinking it is 'healthy' might backfire. Better to check with your doctor first before drinking it daily.

I know how stressful it is to constantly worry if what you are drinking will trigger that horrible kidney stone pain again. It used to keep me on edge. Just avoid drinking too much green tea to be safe, and focus on staying hydrated with plain water.

Green tea has moderate oxalate levels, which could potentially increase the risk of stone formation in susceptible individuals. However, the overall impact depends on your hydration levels and stone type. It is best to consult a urologist or renal nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.

Yes, it has oxalates so excess can be bad. Better to limit it and increase your daily water intake.