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Can Long Term Usage Of Almond Milk Cause Kidney Stones?

Hi,i have just come out of hostpital after being admitted with a kidney stone, which infected my kidney, my kidney function fell and I was quite poorly....they managed to control the infection and removed the kidney stone. My concern is, about 8 months ago I started on a plant based diet, I drink almond milk instead of cows milk, I have read somewhere that almond milk could of been the causes of my stone ,is that true?
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Hello,

Almond milk contains contain calcium and also contain oxalate. If it is consumed in large doses it may contribute to kidney stone production.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Can Long Term Usage Of Almond Milk Cause Kidney Stones?

Hello, Almond milk contains contain calcium and also contain oxalate. If it is consumed in large doses it may contribute to kidney stone production. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician