When combined with high levels
of urinary calcium, there is an increased risk of calcium oxalate kidney stone formation.»
Not exact matches
Urolithiasis
Calcium oxalate stones, the most common type
of kidney stone, have a microbiome that differs from the
urinary microbiome leading researchers to question whether the stone's own bacterial makeup could help to predict recurrence
of future kidney stones.
A beneficial juice for individuals prone to recurrent kidney stones is cranberry juice, which has been shown to reduce the amount
of ionized
calcium in urine by about 50 percent in patients with kidney stones (high
urinary calcium levels greatly increase the risk
of developing a kidney stone).
The first is a report
of four cases
of apparent vitamin D toxicity published in a 1997 issue
of The Annals
of Internal Medicine.105 Four post-menopausal women were found to have elevated vitamin D levels, up to 88 ng / mL, and
urinary calcium three times the normal level.
(New York Times Article and JAMA study (11/23/11 by Gina Kolata «
Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Risk
of Cardiovascular Events» B.
Calcium - Bone remodeling 1.
As represented in the figure below, and citing from the article «In a western - style diet, absorbed
calcium matches
urinary and skin
calcium at an intake
of 840 mg as in Figure 14.
Dr. Davis also cites a University
of Toronto study that showed increased gluten intake increased
urinary calcium loss by 63 %, along with increased markers for bone weakening.
It causes
urinary excretion
of calcium, magnesium and potassium and thus affects brain metabolism.
A recent study indicates that modified citrus pectin promotes healthy
urinary excretion
of common, mild environmental exposures
of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, lead and tin without altering excretion
of other minerals, including
calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and selenium.
But no, even though the acid load was neutralized, there was still [this] excess
urinary calcium, consistent with the radioactive isotope study, «challenging the long - standing dogma that animal protein consumption results in an acidosis that promotes the [excess] excretion
of calcium...»
It has been shown that small amounts
of aluminum - containing antacids increase the
urinary and fecal excretion
of calcium, inhibit absorption
of fluoride, and inhibit absorption
of phosphorus, creating a negative
calcium balance.
The effect
of high animal protein intake on the risk
of calcium stone - formation in the
urinary tract.
However, an increase
of the risk
of calcium phosphate stone formation was observed in patients with multiepisodic CaOx - urolithiasis» however they conclude that bicarbonate water can be recommended for helping
calcium oxalate and uric acid
urinary stones.
Her professors or instructors are saying that high dietary protein increases
urinary calcium excretion, and then they make the assumption that, therefore, it's bad for bone health, but that's only part
of the puzzle, and they're not understanding the increase in intestinal absorption
of calcium that animal protein and protein in general leads to.
A study published in the British Journal
of Nutrition found that when women drank 1/2 to 1 liter
of grapefruit, apple or orange juice daily, their
urinary pH value and citric acid excretion increased, significantly dropping their risk
of forming
calcium oxalate stones.
The old thinking would predict that then there would be no
calcium loss since there is no excess acid to buffer, but no, even though the acid load was neutralized there was still the excess
urinary calcium, consistent with the radioactive isotope study, «challenging the long - standing dogma that animal protein consumption results in an acidosis that promotes the increased excretion
of calcium....
This pattern
of findings can potentially be explained by the high fiber content
of these two diets, which may have impeded
calcium absorption.22 Nonetheless, the substantial increase in
urinary phosphorus excretion with the combination diet suggests that the subjects in this group did consume more dairy products than the other participants.
It was initially thought that high - protein diets may result in a negative
calcium balance (when the sum
of urinary and fecal
calcium excretion becomes greater than
calcium intake) and thus increase bone loss (11).
In the kidneys, PTH stimulates the conversion
of vitamin D into its active form (1,25 - dihydroxyvitamin D; calcitriol), which rapidly decreases
urinary excretion
of calcium but increases
urinary excretion
of phosphorus.
The most common cause
of obstruction is a urethral plug, which consists
of mineral crystals (e.g., struvite,
calcium oxalate), white blood cells, red blood cells, protein (mucus), and epithelial cells.5 The underlying cause
of urethral plugs is unknown; however, plugs have been linked to struvite crystalluria — suggesting that diet may play a role — and idiopathic cystitis.6 Other causes
of urethral obstruction include urethral edema and spasm associated with lower
urinary tract inflammation and pain.7 Uroliths, neoplasms, and urethral strictures can also lead to urethral obstruction; however, they are reported less frequently than other causes.5
Legume hays are very high in
calcium and protein, which lead to formation
of urinary crystals and stones.
It is formulated to aid in the nutritional management
of canine lower
urinary tract disease due to
calcium oxalate and struvite urolithiasis.
Feline
Urinary SO Olfactory Attraction is a highly digestible, palatable, complete and balanced adult cat food formulated to aid in the nutritional management
of calcium oxalate and struvite urolithiasis.
There has not been any research to prove that dietary
calcium is the cause
of bladder or
urinary problems — even if your rabbit has too much
calcium in their urine.
Rabbit owners should be instructed to feed unlimited high - fiber foods.3, 5 Grass, a good - quality timothy hay, and fibrous, green, leafy vegetables are favorable foods that are high in fiber and encourage the grinding motions
of the jaw that benefit attrition
of the teeth.7 Rabbits require a diet that provides enough
calcium for sufficient mineralization
of their continually growing teeth and surrounding bone structures, but not so much
calcium that
urinary tract disease is a risk.5 The ideal amount
of dietary
calcium for a rabbit is 0.5 % to 1.0 %.5
Lower in
calcium, it may reduce the likelihood
of urinary tract problems.
High - quality rabbit hay provides a delicious low -
calcium treat which may decrease the likelihood
of urinary tract problems
As high amounts
of calcium can lead to
urinary tract infections and other conditions that cause discomfort to small animals, it's important to choose a type
of hay that contains low amounts
of calcium.
Royal Canin
Urinary SO Index ® promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate c
Urinary SO Index ® promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate c
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals
Uroliths: These are crystals (
calcium oxalate, struvite) that form in the
urinary tract and black the flow
of urine.
Potassium citrate helps decrease the possibility
of calcium oxalate stone formation and cranberry extract has been shown to enhance
urinary tract health.
ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet ® Gastrointestinal ™ High Energy utilizes RSS technology to support a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystal formation.
It's also enriched with nutrients to support the skin's natural barrier and digestive flora, and as part
of the
Urinary S / O Index, it promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate cr
Urinary S / O Index, it promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate cr
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals.
S / O ® INDEX Promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals.
Because legume hay is very high in
calcium and protein, which may lead to the formation
of urinary crystals and stones, it should not be fed exclusively for any extended period
of time.
It is important to not supplement the cat's diet with
urinary acidifiers unless it is actually needed because a too acidic pH can cause a different kind
of stone to form (
calcium oxalate stones).
Excessive
calcium supplementation is associated with the development
of canine hip dysplasia and may increase the risk
of calcium oxalate stone development in the
urinary tract.
Many
of our GASTROINTESTINAL ™ formulas feature the S / O INDEX ®, meaning they are formulated to promote a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals and stones.
Dry format: Dissolve pure struvite uroliths Helps prevent the formation
of struvite uroliths Helps minimize the risk
of formation
of calcium oxalate Helps minimize the risk
of formation
of brushite uroliths ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet ™ feline
URINARY SO Dry Chicken meal, rice, corn gluten meal, ground corn, chicken fat, natural flavors, cellulose powder, sodium chloride, dried brewers yeast, dried egg powder, potassium chloride,
calcium sulfate, monosodium phosphate, choline chloride,
calcium carbonate, taurine, DL - methionine, vitamins [DL - alpha - tocopherol (source
of vitamin E), niacin, biotin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), D -
calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite,
calcium iodate], preserved with natural mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, and citric acid.
Timothy hay is low in
calcium and may decrease the likelihood
of urinary tract problems in your small pet.
High quality hay provides a delicious fiber treat that is lower in
calcium (which may decrease the likelihood
of urinary tract problems).
Promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals
St / Ox Defense: This diet promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals
Veterinary nutritionist's advice for treatment
of urinary crystals or stones is feeding your dog a food with restricted amounts
of magnesium, phosphorus, protein and
calcium.
There are a number
of causes and risk factors that may contribute to their development; eg: the oversaturation
of stone - forming materials in the dog's urine or increased levels
of calcium in the urine and blood, and diets that produce high pH (alkaline) urine, and recurrent
urinary tract infections.
Because
of the increased
calcium excretion brought on by furosemide (i.e. an increase in
urinary calcium levels), there could be a problem using this medication in patients with a history
of calcium oxalate bladder stone formation.
Urinary Tract Health Formulated to increase the urine volume and help in the management
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals through the use
of Relative Supersaturation (RSS) methodology.
Unfortunately, in trying to «fix» a cat's unnatural alkaline
urinary pH — caused by human greed in the first place — pet food manufacturers created even more problems by adding
urinary acidifiers in the form
of dl methionine, etc., which led to the formation
of calcium oxalate (CaO) crystals / stones in many cats.
There are many types
of feline
urinary tract crystals, but the two most common are struvite and
calcium oxalate.
S / O ® INDEX This diet promotes a
urinary environment unfavorable to the development
of both struvite and
calcium oxalate crystals.