Does Mineral Water Lead to Kidney Stones?
Many people have the misconception that kidney stones are caused by, or are aggravated by, drinking too much mineral water. Kidney stones are made up of minerals, and mostly contain calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. However, it is not true that kidney stones are caused due to mineral water. Kidney stones contain primarily calcium, which is found in relatively trace amounts in mineral water. Furthermore, researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany investigated mineral water health benefits in terms of reducing the risk of formation of kidney stones in the body. The results of this small clinical trial were published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, revealed that the magnesium and calcium content in mineral water improved urinary pH output as well as oxalate excretion, two important factors that reduce the risk of developing calcium oxalate kidney stones. Another study that was conducted in South Africa found that mineral water containing calcium and magnesium des
