{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kidney Stone Diet","title":"Calcium may dissolve kidney stones?!","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fbccc257\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":764,"description":"In this conversation, Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss the relationship between calcium and kidney stones, emphasizing the importance of calcium in preventing kidney stones rather than dissolving them. Jill shares insights from her nearly 30 years of experience in helping patients manage kidney stones, highlighting the significance of urine tests to understand calcium levels. The discussion also covers dietary recommendations, the role of calcium in bone health, and the broader benefits of following a kidney stone diet.\nTakeaways\nCalcium does not dissolve kidney stones but helps prevent them.\nA 24-hour urine collection is essential for understanding calcium levels.\nHigh urine calcium can lead to kidney stones, and diet plays a crucial role.\nCalcium is vital for bone health, especially as one ages.\nPairing calcium with high oxalate foods can help reduce oxalate absorption.\nDietary changes can lead to reduced need for medications.\nThe kidney stone diet promotes overall health, not just stone prevention.\nNon-dairy sources of calcium are available for those who avoid dairy.\nLowering salt and sugar intake is beneficial for kidney health.\nEducation and awareness about kidney stones can empower patients.\n\n00:00 Understanding Calcium and Kidney Stones\n06:27 The Role of Diet in Kidney Stone Prevention\n11:57 Community and Resources for Kidney Stone Management\n——\nHAVE A QUESTION? _\nLeave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8764.\nKIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTS\nProtein Powders, Snacks, and more\n\nWORK WITH JILL _\nStart Here\nKidney Stone Diet® All-Access PassKidney Stone Diet® Course\nKidney Stone Diet® Meal Plans\nKidney Stone Diet® Books\nPrivate Consultation with JillOne-on-One Deep Dive\n24-Hour Urine Analysis\n\nSUPPORT THE SHOW _\nJoin the Patreon\nRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify\n\n——\nWHO IS JILL HARRIS? _\nSince 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Veu12zWzClyB6wUKs9Rf4H_iJ3JcQyrC8i0ZjARmXNo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGZm/ZTNmNDJhNDllNWJl/NzIzNTZjYmFjM2Ux/Mjc2NS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}