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Research links high zinc levels, kidney stones

A new study into the causes of kidney stones has revealed that high levels of zinc in the body may contribute to kidney stone formation. Kidney stones are hard, often jagged masses of crystalized minerals that form in the kidney. Some kidney stones are very small and pass through the body without even being noticed. Larger stones may get stuck in the urinary tract, however, causing severe pain and blood in the urine. Ref. Source 2k.

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Good to know. Now, where does that extra zinc come from and is there a way to flush the excess out of the system?

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Alpha blockers more effective for large kidney stones

For the two-thirds of kidney stone patients who need more than just extra hydration to pass their stones, physicians are eager to find non-surgical ways to help. Now, a new review of the medical literature suggests alpha blockers may be useful in some cases. Ref. Source 1x.

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The Best Diet to Prevent Kidney Stones

In my video How to Prevent Kidney Stones With Diet you can see what the jagged surface of a kidney stone looks like under a […] Ref. Source 7d.