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Supplements for Oral Use
- Citric acid and citrates
Citric acid and citrates reduce acidity of urine; they are antilithic for kidney stones; prevent kidney stone formation. Take citric acid and/or citrates daily, in divided doses, for many months. Take 120-160 ml of pure lemon juice daily, first thing morning, for many months. It is an excellent source of citric acid.
- Magnesium
Magnesium is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation; alleviates spasms. Take 400-600 mg of magnesium (in citrate form) daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Potassium
Potassium is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 0.5-1.0 g of potassium daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use the citrate form.
- Apigenin
Apigenin blocks uric acid formation; reduces uric acid levels. Useful only for uric acid stones. Take apigenin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- IP6
IP6 is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1-2 g of IP6 daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Oak bark
Oak bark is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Alanine
Alanine prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1-3 g of alanine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
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