Deepak Choudhary Deepak Choudhary Asked 7 months ago

Is pomegranate juice good for kidney stones?

My mother recently had a kidney stone removed. She wants to know if drinking pomegranate juice is good for preventing future stones. Is it generally recommended for kidney stone prevention?

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Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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It's a bit of a mixed opinion, actually. Some sources say it helps prevent certain types of kidney stones due to its antioxidant properties, while others worry about its oxalate content potentially contributing to stones. Best to consult a doctor for personalized advice given your specific health condition.

Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please, for kidney stones, don't blindly trust what you read online. Some say pomegranate juice helps, others say it can be bad due to oxalates. My cousin had issues, and his doc told him to be very careful with juices. Get specific advice from a urologist or nephrologist; they know your stone type and history. Don't self-medicate or self-diagnose!

Sakshi Jain Sakshi Jain Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hmm, this one is tricky! Some studies suggest pomegranate juice might help prevent kidney stones by reducing acidity, but other types of stones can be worsened by certain compounds. So, it's not a universal 'yes'! Best to ask your doctor what's right for you. 🤷‍♀️

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Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I've explored so many home remedies for various ailments over the years. For kidney stones, the advice on pomegranate juice is really divided. Some people swear by it for preventing stone formation, while others find it makes things worse due to its oxalate levels. The most practical advice is to get your stone analyzed if possible, and then consult a urologist or a dietician who specializes in renal diets. Don't experiment with something as serious as stones.

Vidya Kulkarni Vidya Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Arey, kidney stones ka masla thoda alag hota hai na. Pomegranate juice has good things, haan, but also oxalate. Aur kidney stones mein oxalate kaafi important hota hai. Toh, bina doctor ko puche, zyada risk mat lo. Thoda peene se kya hoga, but daily ya large quantity is not good ho na? Doctor will guide you best.

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