About this episode

Melanie discusses the importance of urine pH in preventing kidney stones and how to incorporate it into a personalized plan.

Urine pH is a KEY part of kidney stone prevention. Melanie breaks down WHY this matters, and what you can use it in your personalized kidney stone plan. Blog: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load) & How Does It Affect Kidneys? Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food & Drinks Talking Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Betz

Topics covered

• kidney stone prevention
• urine pH
• personalized kidney stone plan
• diet
• health education

Keywords

• urine pH
• kidney stones
• PRAL
• Potassium Citrate
• 24-Hour Urine Test

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kidney Dietitian

Books & works: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load) & How Does It Affect Kidneys?, Potassium Citrate in Food & Drinks

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