{"id":14694,"date":"2023-06-30T15:37:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T13:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/kidney-stones\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:33:14","slug":"kidney-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney stones"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Kidney stones<\/strong>, also known as nephrolithiasis or renal lithiasis in medical parlance, are small <strong>aggregations of mineral salts<\/strong> that develop in the kidneys. These formations, often referred to as <strong>&#8220;pebbles<\/strong>,&#8221; originate from the crystallization and accumulation of certain substances normally found in urine. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Indice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Kidney_stones_what_are_they_and_how_do_they_form\" title=\"Kidney stones: what are they and how do they form?\">Kidney stones: what are they and how do they form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Kidney_stones_why_do_they_form\" title=\"Kidney stones: why do they form?\">Kidney stones: why do they form?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Risk_factors_for_kidney_stone_formation\" title=\"Risk factors for kidney stone formation:\">Risk factors for kidney stone formation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Symptoms_and_consequences_renal_colic\" title=\"Symptoms and consequences: renal colic\">Symptoms and consequences: renal colic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Diagnosis_and_treatment\" title=\"Diagnosis and treatment\">Diagnosis and treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Prevention_of_kidney_stones\" title=\"Prevention of kidney stones\">Prevention of kidney stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#The_role_of_citrates_in_stone_prevention\" title=\"The role of citrates in stone prevention\">The role of citrates in stone prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Potassium-magnesium_citrate_the_innovation_of_combined_salt\" title=\"Potassium-magnesium citrate: the innovation of combined salt\">Potassium-magnesium citrate: the innovation of combined salt<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#SolvhoRen_sachets\" title=\"SolvhoRen sachets\">SolvhoRen sachets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/kidney-stones\/#Phyllanthus_the_%E2%80%9Cstone-breaking%E2%80%9D_grass\" title=\"Phyllanthus, the &#8220;stone-breaking&#8221; grass.\">Phyllanthus, the &#8220;stone-breaking&#8221; grass.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_stones_what_are_they_and_how_do_they_form\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005599;\">Kidney stones: what are they and how do they form?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Kidney stones are hard deposits consisting of different substances, particularly calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid. These substances, normally present in solution, can crystallize to form stones if their concentration is too high or if the fluid in which they are dissolved is low (i.e., in the case of urine that is too concentrated). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Over time, stones tend to move from the upper urinary tract, where they are formed, to the lower urinary tract, passing through the ureter to the bladder, and finally to the urethra, where they can be expelled during urination. When stones leave the kidney and are found anywhere in the urinary tract, the medical definition becomes <strong>urolithiasis<\/strong> or <strong>urinary stones<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Kidney stones are very common: an estimated 100,000 new cases per year in Italy, with a higher frequency in southern regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full border-t md:border-t-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:bg-vert-light-gradient bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 md:!bg-transparent dark:md:bg-vert-dark-gradient pt-2 md:pl-2 md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"h-full flex ml-1 md:w-full md:m-auto md:mb-2 gap-0 md:gap-2 justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_stones_why_do_they_form\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Kidney stones: why do they form?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<h3 class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_for_kidney_stone_formation\"><\/span>Risk factors for kidney stone formation:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Drink little<\/strong>: water, in fact, prevents stone-forming substances from crystallizing and aggregating to form &#8220;pebbles.&#8221; It is important to keep in mind that in the case of kidney stones it is important to drink plenty of water, but in the presence of renal colic, it may be dangerous to take too much water because of the risk of creating excessive pressure at the renal level <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Climate: <strong>high outdoor temperatures<\/strong> have been shown to increase the risk of kidney stone formation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/physical-exercise-and-mineral-salts\/\"><span style=\"color: #005599;\"><strong>Intense exercise<\/strong><\/span>:<\/a> If fluids lost through <strong>sweating<\/strong> are not replenished, you run the risk of having overly concentrated urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Poor diet: <strong>high-protein diets<\/strong> low in fruits and vegetables or <strong>high consumption of sugary drinks<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Obesity and sedentary lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Familiarity<\/strong>: there is ample evidence that family history plays a very important role. In fact, you are more likely to suffer from kidney stones if other family members have also suffered from it in the past <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full border-t md:border-t-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:bg-vert-light-gradient bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 md:!bg-transparent dark:md:bg-vert-dark-gradient pt-2 md:pl-2 md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9451&#8243; img_size=&#8221;800&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<h2 class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_and_consequences_renal_colic\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Symptoms and consequences: renal colic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<p class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Kidney stones form in the kidneys and are usually asymptomatic unless they reach a significant size.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">However, <strong>the stone may<\/strong> <strong>move<\/strong> from the kidney and descend into the ureter, a thin tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. In this case, displacement of the stone and eventual obstruction of the passage of urine lead to the onset of renal colic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The <span style=\"color: #005599;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #005599;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/renal-colic\/\">renal colic<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is characterized by a <strong>sudden, stabbing pain in the lower back<\/strong> or abdomen, described as a &#8220;stab wound.&#8221; The symptoms of colic are so violent that they often require a visit to the emergency room. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_and_treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Diagnosis and treatment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If renal colic is present, an ultrasound of the abdomen or a CT scan is performed to best identify the stones and assess: their location, size, and degree of hardness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Based on the type of kidney stone, a decision is made whether and how to intervene:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Large stone causing major obstruction: action is taken by inserting a catheter between the kidney and bladder so as to &#8220;bypass&#8221; the stone and avoid renal blockage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Large stone but not causing obstruction: urologic endoscopy techniques are used. In this case, one enters with the endoscope from the urethra and pulverizes the stone in place and then aspirates it. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Small calculus (less than 1 centimeter in diameter) and no complications: usually the patient is expected to excrete it independently through urine within a few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If the patient does not spontaneously eliminate the stone, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used. This procedure acts from the outside via shock waves and fragments the stone, facilitating its exit. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<h2 class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_kidney_stones\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Prevention of kidney stones<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">After the stone has been eliminated, a metabolic evaluation is necessary to understand its composition: in fact, every person always produces stones of the same type. Knowing the type of stone that has been eliminated allows different dietary and therapeutic directions to be given, depending on whether these &#8220;pebbles&#8221; contain calcium oxalate (the most common), calcium phosphate, uric acid, or cystine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In many cases it is necessary to <strong>change the acidity of the urine<\/strong>: urine that is too acidic actually promotes stone formation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">To alkalize urine (i.e., reduce its acidity) citrates are of utmost importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<h2 class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_role_of_citrates_in_stone_prevention\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">The role of citrates in stone prevention<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<p class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Citrates<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, usually magnesium citrate and potassium citrate, are salts that play a key role in the <\/span><strong>prevention<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> and <\/span><strong>treatment of<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> kidney stones.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Citrates have two main actions:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">They <strong>reduce the acidity of urine<\/strong> due to their alkaline characteristics. Less acidic urine allows solubilization of uric crystals, preventing aggregation and stone formation. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>act on calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones<\/strong> by transforming them into the solubilized form due to their ability to bind and sequester Calcium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<h2 class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potassium-magnesium_citrate_the_innovation_of_combined_salt\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Potassium-magnesium citrate: the innovation of combined salt<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qbnuq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The <span style=\"color: #005599;\"><a style=\"color: #005599;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/potassium-magnesium-citrate\/\"><strong>potassium-magnesium citrate<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is a combined salt in a single formula, unlike common mixtures of potassium citrate and magnesium citrate. This particular salt complex contains higher amounts of citrate, resulting in <strong>more effective treatment and prevention of kidney stones.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In addition, this innovative combination salt contains magnesium and potassium in the optimal ratios to properly maintain the functions of the muscles, heart, and nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The combined Potassium-Magnesium salt has good solubility, pleasant taste, and excellent gastro-intestinal tolerability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1512&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/prodotto\/solvhoren-30-bustine\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SolvhoRen_sachets\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #005599;\"><strong>SolvhoRen sachets<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Helps you prevent kidney stone formation with its potassium-magnesium citrate formulation<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn more&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.future-live.com%2Fprodotto%2Fsolvhoren-30-bustine%2F|title:SolvhoRen%20sachets|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Citrates are not the only tool at our disposal to prevent the formation of kidney stones and promote their expulsion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In addition to acting at the chemical level with Potassium-Magnesium citrate, we can in fact intervene at the biological level with Phyllanthus extract, which is able to limit the growth and aggregation of oxalate crystals.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phyllanthus_the_%E2%80%9Cstone-breaking%E2%80%9D_grass\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Phyllanthus, the &#8220;stone-breaking&#8221; 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meaning &#8220;<\/span><strong>stone breaker<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8220;, &#8220;destroyer of stones.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The extract that is obtained from the flowers and leaves of this plant is rich in tannins and has an important activity: it can counteract lithiasis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #005595;\">Activity of phyllanthus against kidney stones:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Counteracts the formation and aggregation of kidney stones<\/strong> because it increases the solubility of alkaline salts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Helps maintain<strong> low bacterial counts in the urogenital tract<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>promotes the expulsion of stones and kidney<\/strong> stones (kidney sand) because it exerts relaxing activity on the smooth muscles of the urogenital tract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The results of clinical trials have shown that phyllo has good therapeutic potential since it is able to change the consistency and structure of the stone making it more friable and thus more easily broken down and eliminated by urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiasis or renal lithiasis in medical parlance, are small aggregations of mineral salts that develop in the kidneys. These formations, often referred to as &#8220;pebbles,&#8221; originate from the crystallization and accumulation of certain substances normally found in urine. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones: what are they and how do they form? [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones are hard deposits consisting of different substances, particularly calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid. These substances, normally present in solution, can crystallize to form stones if their concentration is too high or if the fluid in which they are dissolved is low (i.e., in the case of urine that is too concentrated). Over time, stones tend to move from the upper urinary tract, where they are formed, to the lower urinary tract, passing through the ureter to the bladder, and finally to the urethra, where they can be expelled during urination. When stones leave the kidney and are found anywhere in the urinary tract, the medical definition becomes urolithiasis or urinary stones. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones are very common: an estimated 100,000 new cases per year in Italy, with a higher frequency in southern regions. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones: why do they form? [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] Risk factors for kidney stone formation: Drink little: water, in fact, prevents stone-forming substances from crystallizing and aggregating to form &#8220;pebbles.&#8221; It is important to keep in mind that in the case of kidney stones it is important to drink plenty of water, but in the presence of renal colic, it may be dangerous to take too much water because of the risk of creating excessive pressure at the renal level Climate: high outdoor temperatures have been shown to increase the risk of kidney stone formation Intense exercise: If fluids lost through sweating are not replenished, you run the risk of having overly concentrated urine Poor diet: high-protein diets low in fruits and vegetables or high consumption of sugary drinks Obesity and sedentary lifestyle Familiarity: there is ample evidence that family history plays a very important role. In fact, you are more likely to suffer from kidney stones if other family members have also suffered from it in the past [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9451&#8243; img_size=&#8221;800&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Symptoms and consequences: renal colic [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] Kidney stones form in the kidneys and are usually asymptomatic unless they reach a significant size. However, the stone may move from the kidney and descend into the ureter, a thin tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. In this case, displacement of the stone and eventual obstruction of the passage of urine lead to the onset of renal colic. The renal colic is characterized by a sudden, stabbing pain in the lower back or abdomen, described as a &#8220;stab wound.&#8221; The symptoms of colic are so violent that they often require a visit to the emergency room. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Diagnosis and treatment [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] If renal colic is present, an ultrasound of the abdomen or a CT scan is performed to best identify the stones and assess: their location, size, and degree of hardness. Based on the type of kidney stone, a decision is made whether and how to intervene: Large stone causing major obstruction: action is taken by inserting a catheter between the kidney and bladder so as to &#8220;bypass&#8221; the stone and avoid renal blockage. Large stone but not causing obstruction: urologic endoscopy techniques are used. In this case, one enters with the endoscope from the urethra and pulverizes the stone in place and then aspirates it. Small calculus (less than 1 centimeter in diameter) and no complications: usually the patient is expected to excrete it independently through urine within a few days. If the patient does not spontaneously eliminate the stone, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used. This procedure acts from the outside via shock waves and fragments the stone, facilitating its exit. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Prevention of kidney stones [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] After the stone has been eliminated, a metabolic evaluation is necessary to understand its composition: in fact, every person always produces stones of the same type. Knowing the type of stone that has been eliminated allows different dietary and therapeutic directions to be given, depending on whether these &#8220;pebbles&#8221; contain calcium oxalate (the most common), calcium phosphate, uric acid, or cystine. In many cases it is necessary to change the acidity of the urine: urine that is too acidic actually promotes stone formation. To alkalize urine (i.e., reduce its acidity) citrates are of utmost importance. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] The role of citrates in stone prevention [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_column_text] Citrates, usually magnesium citrate and potassium citrate, are salts that play a key role in the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. Citrates have two main actions: They reduce the acidity of urine due to their alkaline characteristics. Less acidic urine allows solubilization of uric crystals, preventing aggregation and stone formation. act on calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones by transforming them into the solubilized form due to their ability to bind and sequester Calcium. [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:60&#8243;][vc_column_text] Potassium-magnesium citrate: the innovation of combined salt [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;xs:10;sm:20;md:30;lg:30&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][vc_column_text] The potassium-magnesium citrate is a combined salt in a single formula, unlike common mixtures of potassium citrate and magnesium citrate. This particular salt complex contains higher amounts of citrate, resulting in more effective treatment and prevention of kidney stones. In addition, this innovative combination salt contains magnesium and potassium in the optimal ratios to properly maintain the functions of the muscles, heart, and nervous system. The combined Potassium-Magnesium salt has good solubility, pleasant taste, and excellent gastro-intestinal tolerability. 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