Drinking iced tea increases the risk of kidney stones

Researchers from Loyola University Medical Center believe that drinking iced tea increases the risk of kidney stones, according to Healthday.

According to the researchers, this popular drink contains high levels of oxalate - a chemical in the form of crystals made from mineral water and salt found in urine.

Although these crystals are usually harmless, researchers warn they can grow large enough to 'reside' in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Ice tea if abused will cause kidney stones

Dr John Milner, a professor of urology at Loyola University's School of Medicine Stritch, said: 'Stone tea is drinkable but should not be abused.'

According to Dr. Milner, many people choose to drink iced tea because it is low in calories, and better than water. However, this habit will cause harm to human health.

According to researchers, men are four times more likely to develop kidney disease than women, especially in their 40s.

To reduce this risk, researchers recommend that we choose fresh water or lemon juice instead of ice tea. Lemon juice contains high levels of citric acid, which helps prevent kidney stones from developing.

They also instructed how to reduce the risk of kidney stones by avoiding foods that contain high levels of oxalate (often found in spinach, chocolate, rhubarb, nuts), reducing salt absorption, eating less meat, and supplementing with enough calcium. - a way to reduce the amount of oxalate absorbed into the body.

Researchers recommend that those who regularly drink iced tea should check their oxalate levels.