Ascorbic Acid vs Kidney Stones

n Warning: “too much ascorbic acid causes stones”

– this is a medical urban legend that is wrong!

– see www.DoctorYourself.com for the true story

n Change diet to avoid kidney stones

– increase magnesium, vitamin B-complex

– reduce sodas and colas (high in phosphates)

Four Types of Kidney Stones

n Four kinds of kidney stones

– Calcium phosphate stones are dissolved by ascorbic acid in urine

– Calcium oxalate stones are related to low magnesium and low B-complex (B1 and B6) vitamins in diet

• higher ascorbate levels reduce stone formation

– Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate stones are dissolved by ascorbic acid

– Cystene stones (rare) are caused by a genetic defect, not ascorbic acid

Dr. Poehlmann is the author of Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Infection Connection, available at Amazon.com and major bookstores, or click here to order now.

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