THE EFFICACY OF DIETARY INTERVENTION ON URINARY RISK FACTORS FOR STONE FORMATION IN RECURRENT CALCIUM OXALATE STONE PATIENTS

The evaluation of urinary risk profiles of the patients on their usual dietary habits revealed a high risk for calcium oxalate stone formation. A low fluid intake and an increased intake of protein and alcohol were identified as the most important dietary risk factors. The shift to a nutritionally balanced diet according to the recommendations for calcium oxalate stone formers significantly reduced the stone forming potential.