Ways To Treat And Prevent Kidney Stones

5. Reducing Intake of High-Purine Foods

Purines are a natural chemical compound that are found in foods and drinks. Some foods and drinks contain a higher concentration of purines. The problem with these is that a high intake of purine causes a higher production of uric acid, which the kidneys would need to excrete. The urine becomes more acidic, increasing the risk of developing uric acid stones, which are a common type of kidney stones. To prevent the formation of these stones, it is advisable to reduce your intake of foods and drinks that are high in purines. Some of these include red meat, organ meats, seafood (particularly shellfish), supplements containing yeast or yeast extract, and alcoholic beverages. Beer in particular is especially high in purines.