Many of the UHN Osteoporosis Program patients ask our doctors: “Doctor, I am prone to kidney stones. I know I need calcium for my bone health, but I have heard that taking calcium supplements is bad for kidney stones. What should I do?” Some patients are also asking our doctors about foods high in oxalates, which are also bad for kidney stones.

So, the UHN Osteoporosis Program’s nutrition and patient education experts have put together a handy handout for people who are prone to kidney stones and are thinking about changing their diet to help prevent them.

This handout includes a brief description of:

• What are kidney stones and who is prone to them
• Dietary tips to help prevent kidney stones, while maintaining your bone health
• Top foods to HAVE and to AVOID to help prevent kidney stones

We hope that you enjoy reading this handout and find it informative. If you have any feedback, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment. If you would like us to talk about specific topics, please leave us a comment here or on our twitter or facebook.

By Dr Maryam S. Hamidi and Dr Luba Slatkovska