Keeping the body hydrated and eating a good diet low in fat and sodium are the main strategies to avoid or prevent the formation of kidney stones, but you can also resort to the intake of some natural juices that, due to their properties, comply with this objective.
Kidney stones or kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form from calcium or uric acid. These masses can stay there or travel to the ureter and are usually expelled during urination.
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These stones have millimeter dimensions, from those popularly known as “arenillas” or can reach several centimeters. Only one or several forms at the same time.
According to the Healthline portal, these stones form especially if the body is not well hydrated. “When the mineral levels are higher, the probability of forming a kidney stone is greater,” says the aforementioned source.
Natural juices to eliminate kidney stones
Watermelon and lemon: watermelon is a special fruit to hydrate. In addition, it acts on the immune system preventing cell damage. Its diuretic effects are one of the greatest benefits they provide to the body; while lemon contains citrate, a compound that helps break down calcium deposits and slow their growth.
To make this drink, according to an article on the Better with Health portal, written by Daniela Echeverri Castro, three cups of chopped watermelon, one liter of water and six lemons are required. The lemons are squeezed and the juice is added to the liter of water, the watermelon is added and everything is blended together and then it will be ready to consume.
Carrot and Celery: Information from Healthline indicates that celery has properties that help eliminate toxins that contribute to kidney stone formation while preparing the body to expel the stone. It is a food rich in fiber, which helps to prevent or get rid of these stones and, in addition, to combat gastrointestinal problems and fluid retention. For its part, carrots, in addition to being a source of fiber, are rich in carotenoids that favor the immune system.
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To make the juice, you need a cup of water, four medium carrots and the same number of celery stalks. The vegetables are washed well, the carrot is peeled and cut into pieces, like the celery, and then everything is added to the blender and mixed until a homogeneous product is obtained. The ideal is to consume it immediately.
Granada: The juice of this fruit has been used for centuries to improve overall kidney function and help expel stones and other toxins from the body. It is full of antioxidants, which help keep your kidneys healthy. According to the aforementioned source, it also decreases the level of acidity in the urine and when it is low, the risk of stones forming in the future is reduced.
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