In preventing kidney stones it's said to drink much water. Isn't it better to do it 50/50 with fruit juices?

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@Julie: they are (yellow, spikey) oxalate stones.

I ment fruit juices without any added sugar, like http://www.b2b-smoothies.co.uk (this is NO advert, just an example), 100% orange juice, 100% grapejuice.
Don't know anything about the difference between fruit suigar and added sugar, though... Are they equally evil?
Artificial sweeteners isn't my style either.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Not really. Fruit juices are just empty calories after 5 minutes of juicing, as the water soluble vitamins will be almost completely gone by then. Most commercial juices have added sugar, which only adds to the unnecessary unhealthy calories, and actually promote dental problems and stones if taken in excessive amounts. If you really want fruit juices, juice the fruits yourself, and drink it with the pulp for added fibre within 5 minutes of juicing so that the vitamins are not lost.
That said, water is still your best option.

Answer 3

I have had several very bad kidney stone attacks. My last one was too big, and I had to have it removed by surgery, and wear a stent in my bladder for 2 weeks!!! Yuck!!
If you drink lots of water, several times a day--juices will not be necessary. In fact; grapefruit juice is known to cause stones in some people.
My dad swears by the beer-a-day remedy to keep your pipes clear, but I'm just not that into beer.
you should tho be wary of sodas, and coffee for some reason too. Also make sure if you take vitamins or alot of meds-that they are fast dissolving as this was part of my problem. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Some fruit juices may be a cause of kidney stones, according to the body nature, so it's preferred to drink much water

Answer 5

You are not getting any expert advice. I am ot sure why you would need fructose at concentrated levels but maybe I am missing something. Please give more info..

It depends on what causes the stones so think abou tit if you start upping Orange juice with calcium added and it is calcium that is part of the cause.....

water water water. Sip sip sip.

Much luck

Answer 6

Water is better, period, although cranberry juice is said to help out a lot with kidney stones--those already formed or preventing them from forming.

Answer 7

i do need to drink lots if u have one, if it's smaller than 5mm, it will most likely pass, but bigger than 5mm u will most likely be admitted in the hspital and then they ultrasonic blast to break it up or put a ureteral stint in

Answer 8

cranberry juice is best even instead of water